List of Prime Ministers of The Netherlands

The following is a list of Prime Ministers of the Netherlands since the inception of that office as a result of a revision of the Constitution in 1848. The Prime Minister is the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Netherlands; since 1945 he has held the title of Minister-President.

Colour key (for political parties)
Liberal (non-partisan)
Liberal (LU/VVD)
Conservative (non-partisan)
Labour Party (PvdA)
Catholic Parties (RKSP/KVP)
Protestant Parties (ARP/CHU)
Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA)

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