Introduction

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte: Ten Interesting Facts

Introduction

Mark Rutte is a Dutch politician who has served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands since 2010. He is the longest-serving prime minister in the country's history.

Ten Things You May Not Know About Mark Rutte

1. Mark Rutte is one of seven children. His oldest stepbrother is 35 years older than him.
2. Rutte was born in The Hague on February 14, 1967.
3. He studied history at the University of Leiden.
4. Rutte worked as a personnel manager at Unilever before entering politics.
5. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2006.
6. Rutte became the leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) in 2006.
7. He led the VVD to victory in the 2010 general election.
8. Rutte has been praised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
9. He is married to Edith Schippers, who is a former Minister of Health.
10. Rutte is a keen cyclist.