King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands officially accepted the oath of the newly formed minority government in The Hague. The new Prime Minister, Rob Jetten, at just 38 years old, has made history as the youngest individual to hold this position in the Netherlands. This government is a coalition formed by three parties, which include Jetten's D66, the centrist Christian Democrats, and the center-right People's Party for Freedom and Democracy.

The coalition holds a slim majority with only 66 seats in the 150-seat lower house of Parliament. This situation poses a significant challenge for Prime Minister Jetten, as he will need to negotiate and forge alliances with opposition lawmakers in order to garner support for the legislation proposed by his government. The fact that the new government took 117 days to form following the elections highlights the complexities of contemporary Dutch politics, where coalition-building is crucial.

During the acceptance ceremony, King Willem-Alexander expressed his best wishes to the newly sworn-in government, acknowledging the challenging times ahead. The King’s remarks underscore the uncertainties in the current political landscape, where the effectiveness of the new administration will be closely scrutinized, especially considering the delicate balance of power within Parliament and the need for collaboration with opposition parties.