Leaders of three Dutch political parties have agreed in principle to form a minority coalition government, ending months of negotiations following the October 2025 election.
The coalition will bring together Democrats 66 (D66), the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), and the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). Together, the parties would hold 66 seats in the 150-seat House of Representatives, 10 short of a majority, making minority governments an uncommon arrangement in the Netherlands.
Rob Jetten, leader of D66, is set to become the youngest prime minister in Dutch history.
Key points:
• Coalition talks are nearing completion, with final details expected by Friday (30 January)
• Government priorities include affordable housing, migration control, and defence investment
• The cabinet could be sworn in by King Willem-Alexander by late February
• VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz, a former justice minister, has not confirmed whether she will join the cabinet
The agreement follows an election in which D66 narrowly overtook Geert Wilders’ Party for Freedom (PVV). The previous coalition collapsed after disputes over asylum policy.
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