Who is Rob Jetten, tipped to become youngest Dutch prime minister?
Summary
Rob Jetten, at 38, might become the youngest prime minister in the Netherlands. He led the socially liberal D66 party to a leading position in Dutch politics within two years. Jetten's positive campaign contrasted with his main opponent, Geert Wilders, and he could become the Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister.Key Facts
- Rob Jetten is 38 years old.
- He is leading the D66 party, which is socially liberal.
- Jetten's campaign slogan was "Het kan wel," similar to Barack Obama's "Yes, we can."
- He competed closely with Geert Wilders for the most parliamentary seats.
- Jetten might become the Netherlands' first openly gay prime minister.
- He previously served as climate minister under former PM Mark Rutte.
- Jetten is engaged to Nicolás Keenan, an Argentine hockey player.
- In a previous election in 2023, D66 won only nine seats under Jetten's leadership.
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