The Dutch government, officially known as the Government of the Netherlands, is the executive authority of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, responsible for national policy, legislation implementation, and public administration[1]. It operates within a parliamentary democracy, where the King (or Queen) is the head of state, but the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers (cabinet) hold executive power[5]. The Netherlands’ political system is renowned for its stability, transparency, and high levels of public trust—44% of Dutch citizens express high or moderately high trust in the national government, above the OECD average[6]. ## Structure and Function The Dutch government consists of the King, Prime Minister, and the Council of Ministers, with the latter forming the cabinet that governs the country[5]. The government operates under a bicameral parliament: the directly elected House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) and the Senate (Eerste Kamer)[2]. Due to proportional representation, no single party has ever won an absolute majority since 1894, making coalition governments the norm[2][4]. The process of forming a government after elections can be lengthy, as multiple parties must negotiate a coalition agreement and ministerial appointments[2]. ## Historical Context The Dutch political tradition emphasizes consensus, compromise, and pragmatism, shaped by the country’s diverse society and political fragmentation[2]. The current caretaker government, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, is managing ongoing affairs after the collapse of the previous coalition in June 2025, with new elections scheduled for October 29, 2025[1][3]. The outgoing cabinet included members from the far-right Freedom Party (PVV) and the centrist New Social Contract (NSC), both of which resigned amid policy disagreements, particularly over immigration[1][3]. ## Key Achievements and Current Status The Dutch government is recognized for its effective public administration, with 78% of citizens satisfied with administrative services—well abov