Verkiezingsserie: Rob Jetten, leider van D66

Rob Jetten has come a long way—from eager young MP to seasoned politician steering through one of the most turbulent moments in Dutch politics. How does D66 manage to hold the middle ground between political extremes, even after events like the vandalism of its headquarters, while still promoting optimism under the slogan “It can be done”?

In this conversation, we dive into D66’s priorities: education as its flagship theme, urgent housing shortages facing students, and Jetten’s push to keep ambitious climate goals on track despite competing pressures like migration and geopolitics. We’ll discuss immigration, defence spending, and scholarships for refugee students—key questions about how D66 seeks to balance costly domestic ambitions with an active, principled role abroad.

This interview is in Dutch.