“A safe Netherlands with socioeconomic security for everyone. That is this government’s main priority. I believe in maintaining open dialogue, making choices and being clear about those choices. You can count on me.“
The Prime Minister presides over the Cabinet and is also Minister of General Affairs. He is accountable for the actions of members of the Royal House. He also has an active role in international affairs.
- 2 July 2024
Appointed prime minister and Minister of General Affairs in the Schoof Government - 1 March 2020 – 29 May 2024
Secretary-General of the Ministry of Justice and Security - 16 November 2018 – 1 March 2020
Director-General of the General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) - 1 March 2013 – 16 November 2018
National Coordinator for Counterterrorism and Security - December 2010 – 1 March 2013
Director-General for the Police, Ministry of Security and Justice - 2003 – 2010
Director-General for Public Order and Safety, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations - 1999 – 2003
Director of the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND) - 1996 – 1999
Deputy Secretary-General, Ministry of Justice - 1988 – 1996
Civil servant at the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science - 1982 – 1988
Education policy officer at the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG)
