Netherlands Government

Dutch Government: A Constitutional Monarchy with a Coalition Cabinet

Constitutional Structure

The government of the Netherlands adheres to a constitutional monarchy, comprising the monarch and the ministers. The monarch's role is limited to appointing officials.

Coalition Government

The current government is a coalition of several political parties, including the Freedom Party (PVV), the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), the New Social Contract (NSC), and the Farmers (a new party added in 2019).

Netherlands vs. Holland

As of 2019, the Dutch government officially prefers the term "Netherlands" to "Holland" when referring to the country.

Executive Branch: Cabinet of the Netherlands

The executive branch of the Dutch government is led by the Cabinet of the Netherlands (Nederlands kabinet), which is responsible for the day-to-day governance of the country.