Prime Minister of the Netherlands

Prime Minister of the Netherlands
Minister-president van Nederland
Incumbent
Rob Jetten
since February 23, 2026
Ministry of General Affairs
TypeHead of government (de facto)
Member of
ResidenceCatshuis, The Hague
SeatTorentje, The Hague
AppointerMonarch of the Netherlands
Term lengthFour years, renewable
Inaugural holderGerrit Schimmelpenninck
Formation25 March 1848 (1848-03-25)
DeputyDeputy Prime Minister
Salary€205,991 (As of 2025)

The prime minister of the Netherlands (Dutch: Minister-president van Nederland) or, before 1945, the chairman of the Council of Ministers (Dutch: voorzitter van de ministerraad) is the head of government of the Netherlands. While the monarch is the de jure head of government, in practice the prime minister occupies this role as chair of the Council of Ministers, coordinating its policy with the rest of the cabinet. The prime minister also represents the Netherlands in the European Council, participating in deliberations that define the European Union's overall political direction. Rob Jetten is the current prime minister since 23 February 2026.