Who is Rob Jetten, tipped to become the next Dutch prime minister?
Europe • Oct 30, 2025, 4:28 PM
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The race between anti-immigration Geert Wilders' far right Party for Freedom and the centrist D66 is still neck and neck. However given all major parties have ruled out forming a coalition Wilders, it is likely the energetic Rob Jetten of D66 will become the countries next prime minister - even if he comes second. So who is the 38-year-old and what is his agenda?
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Europe • 4:50 PM
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Europe • 3:10 PM
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Europe • 10:20 AM
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Europe • 1:09 AM
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The British government said on Sunday it would strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his honorary title of vice-admiral, his last remaining military rank. Andrew lost his other military titles in 2022 when Queen Elizabeth II removed them after he was sued
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