Hungarian veto on Ukraine loan proves EU needs less unanimity, says new Dutch PM "The Netherlands is back," Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten declared on his first trip to Brussels since taking office. Euronews · Mar 3
Meet Rob Jetten: Netherlands’ youngest 38-year-old pioneering Prime Minister and first openly gay leader Rob Jetten, just 38, was sworn in as the country’s youngest-ever prime minister. He’s also the first openly gay leader in Dutch history, something that seems to have barely raised an eyebrow at home, but might feel symbolic abroad. Jetten leads a minority coalition made up of his Democrats' 66… The Times of India · Feb 24
Who is Rob Jetten? 7 Photos to Get to Know the First Openly Gay and Youngest Prime Minister of the Netherlands Rob Jetten, 38, makes history as The Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister, reshaping Dutch politics. International Business Times UK · Feb 24
New Dutch minority government sworn in under centrist Prime Minister Rob Jetten The minority coalition government was formed after 117 days, facing an uphill task as it will need to secure opposition support to pass legislation. Euronews · Feb 23
From 'Robot Jetten' to prime minister: The rise of the Netherlands’ youngest leader Rob Jetten becomes the Netherlands’ youngest prime minister and its first openly gay leader The Independent UK · Feb 23
What to know about Rob Jetten – the youngest ever prime minister of The Netherlands At 38, Jetten is will be sworn in today as history’s youngest leader of The Netherlands The Independent UK · Feb 23
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy fears rising US-Iran tensions will scupper key peace talks in UAE Apparent pause in Russia-Ukraine hostilities comes amid concern that peace talks set for Sunday in Abu Dhabi will be delayed. What we know on day 1,438 The Guardian - AU · Jan 31
Trump's Greenland takeover ambitions a 'wake-up call' for Europe, Dutch PM-elect says Centrist D66 leader Rob Jetten emphasised the need for stronger European cooperation to ensure security and prosperity, rather than focusing on the United States. Euronews · Jan 30
Hague orders Dutch government to protect residents on this sinking island from climate change In a sweeping victory for Bonaire residents, The Hague District Court has ruled that Dutch authorities had discriminated against the island's inhabitants. Euronews · Jan 28
Dutch parties strike minority coalition deal three months after D66 election upset Christian Democrats and VVD join centrist D66 party three months after surprise win left fragmented parliament The Guardian - UK · Jan 28
Heated Rivalry: Gay sex in men's sport isn't the only taboo this hit show is breaking We love watching hot men get it on — why are TV execs so shocked by this winning formula? Evening Standard · Jan 15
Who is Rob Jetten? Quick Facts on Netherland's New Prime Minister, the Eco-Technocrat Who Just Redefined Dutch Power Discover Rob Jetten, Netherlands' youngest and first gay PM, whose D66 triumph on 29 October 2025 blends green policies, EU ties, and immigration smarts. International Business Times UK · Nov 14, 2025
Lessons for liberals: what can Dutch progressives’ victory over populism teach the world? Rob Jetten beat far-right firebrand Geert Wilders in the recent election, but that doesn’t mean it’s the start of Europe’s progressive surge The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025
Centrist D66 party takes home win in Dutch election A nail-biter national election in the Netherlands came down to postal votes from Dutch citizens living abroad, with the centrist D66 party eking out a win over anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom according to a final tally by national news agency ANP The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025 The Guardian view on the Dutch election: an uplifting victory for the politics of hope not hate Editorial: Targeting the negativity of the far right, the big winner of last week’s poll was able to cut through with voters
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025 Dutch voters have been seduced by positivity – liberals elsewhere, take note By selling hope alongside progressive patriotism, the centrist D66 party widened its appeal and beat the far right, says Dutch journalist Simon van Teutem
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025 Dutch press agency calls election for centrist D66 party The Dutch national news agency is reporting that the centrist D66 party is set to win over Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom in country's election this week
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025 Liberal-progressive party D66 wins election, Dutch media report Party will take lead in first round of talks to form coalition government after securing most votes
Euronews · Oct 31, 2025 Centrist D66 confirmed as Dutch general election winner With nearly all votes counted, Geert Wilders' far-right PVV party no longer has a chance at overtaking the centrist D66 party led by Rob Jetten.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2025 Netherlands election 2025: Rob Jetten could become youngest leader after close tie with Geert Wilders Centrist party D66 and the far-right Party for Freedom are neck and neck on 26 seats each
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025 Rob Jetten: anti-Wilders, ‘yes we can’ candidate poised to be next Dutch PM As liberal-progressive D66 party makes huge gains in election, former junior athlete with ‘positive story’ and ‘vision’ leads race for power
Euronews · Oct 30, 2025 Dutch election stuns in night full of surprises: What you need to know Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2025 Geert Wilders faces shutout as centrists hail huge gains in knife-edge Dutch election Far right neck and neck with liberal D66 but all major mainstream parties have ruled out working with anti-Islam firebrand
Euronews · Oct 30, 2025 Who is Rob Jetten, the potential next Dutch prime minister? The 38-year-old's D66 party is neck-and-neck with Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom after Wednesday's election, meaning he could become the country's youngest ever leader.
Radio France Internationale · Oct 30, 2025 Centrist D66 narrowly leads far-right PVV in knife-edge Dutch vote, exit polls show The centrist Democrats 66 (D66) have taken a slim lead in the Dutch parliamentary election, according to exit polls, narrowly ahead of the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV) in a tightly contested race that could reshape the country’s political landscape.