In a stunning reversal of 2023's far-right surge, Rob Jetten's centrist D66 party clinched victory in the Dutch general election on 29 October 2025, positioning the 38-year-old as the youngest and first openly gay prime minister. This eco-technocrat, blending climate advocacy with pragmatic immigration reforms, has redefined Dutch power through optimism and unity, outpacing Geert Wilders' Freedom Party.
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