Rob Jetten: Making History as Netherlands' Youngest and First Openly Gay Prime Minister

Nov 01, 2025 10:41 pm CST

Rob Jetten, the 38-year-old leader of the Dutch centrist D66 party, is set to make history as the Netherlands' youngest and first openly gay prime minister following his party's victory in the October 29 election. With a positive campaign message challenging populism, Jetten aims to bring the Netherlands back to the heart of Europe while overcoming political division.