Rutte's third coalition government

King Willem-Alexander swore in a new Dutch government under conservative Prime Minister Mark Rutte, ending the longest coalition talks in Dutch history.

Divisive elections on March 15th eroded the base of traditional parties, and it forced four parties to deal with each other.

Negotiations lasted 225 days as parties dug in over sensitive issues ranging from immigration and euthanasia to corporate tax rates.

The coalition comprises Rutte's Liberal VVD, the centrist D66 and conservative Christian Parties CDA and Christian Union, marking a steer to the right compared to the outgoing government of VVD and the center-left Labor Party.