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Members of new Dutch minority coalition party pose with King Willem-Alexander on the steps of Royal Palace Huis ten Bosch in The Hague, Netherlands, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

Video. New Dutch minority government sworn in under centrist PM Jetten

Updated: 23/02/2026 - 11:48 GMT+1

The minority coalition government was formed after 117 days, facing an uphill task as it will need to secure opposition support to pass legislation.

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