Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten Sworn In | WPN World People News

The Netherlands’ new Prime Minister, Rob Jetten, was sworn in on the 23rd alongside members of his coalition cabinet before King Willem-Alexander. At 38, he has broken the record as the youngest prime minister in Dutch history. Open about his sexual orientation, Jetten has also become the country’s first openly gay prime minister.

He clearly pledged to implement his foreign policy agenda, continue close cooperation with the European Union, and firmly support Ukraine in safeguarding its territorial sovereignty, freedom, and democracy.

In his parliamentary address, Jetten noted that the Netherlands is facing structural challenges, including inflationary pressures, a housing shortage, the energy transition, and industrial competitiveness. The new cabinet will prioritize stabilizing the economy, improving livelihoods, and strengthening social cohesion. He promised to expand the supply of affordable housing, assist small and medium-sized enterprises in digital transformation, and accelerate investment in renewable energy to balance economic growth with sustainable development. In addition, the government will review the social welfare system to ensure that vulnerable groups receive more timely and effective support.

On the diplomatic front, Jetten stated that the Netherlands will continue to deepen partnerships with European Union allies, enhance the resilience of cross-border supply chains, and play a more proactive role in addressing climate change, humanitarian assistance, and the rule of law internationally. He emphasized that amid geopolitical uncertainties, the Netherlands will uphold the spirit of multilateral cooperation and work with allies to maintain regional and global stability.

The majority parties in parliament expressed support for the new prime minister’s policy direction and expect the cabinet to demonstrate efficiency in cross-party coordination and policy implementation. Opposition parties, meanwhile, urged the government to provide clearer timelines and benchmarks regarding fiscal discipline and housing justice. Representatives from industry and academia also pointed out that if the new administration can balance investment in innovation with labor market flexibility, it will help enhance the Netherlands’ international competitiveness in high-tech and green economy sectors.

The Prime Minister’s Office stated that within 100 days of taking office, the cabinet will present a comprehensive governing plan and a list of priority legislation for the year, while launching inter-ministerial coordination mechanisms to ensure effective policy implementation. In closing, Jetten called on all sectors of society to work together, guided by pragmatism and inclusiveness, to lay a solid foundation for the Netherlands’ long-term prosperity amid an uncertain international landscape.