Rob Jetten is a Dutch politician and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands. Born on 25 March 1987 in Veghel, the Netherlands, he is a member of the political party Democrats 66 (D66). He became prime minister on 23 February 2026, making history as the youngest person to hold the position in the country. His political career has focused on public policy, climate change, energy, and the future of Dutch society. Rob Jetten grew up in Uden, in the southern part of the Netherlands. He studied public administration at Radboud University in Nijmegen.
Before entering national politics, he worked for ProRail, the organization responsible for managing much of the Dutch railway infrastructure. His professional experience gave him insight into public services, infrastructure, and government administration. Jetten entered the Dutch House of Representatives in 2017. In 2018, he became the parliamentary leader of D66, gaining national recognition as a young political leader. From 2022 to 2024, he served as Minister for Climate and Energy Policy in the fourth government led by Mark Rutte.
