The Netherlands will make history by electing Rob Jetten, 38, as its new prime minister, following national elections held on Wednesday, October 29. The victory makes Jetten both the youngest and the first openly gay leader to hold the office, according to German outlet Deutsche Welle (DW).

Jetten, leader of the centrist-liberal D66 party, defeated Geert Wilders of the far-right Party for Freedom, who campaigned on anti-immigration policies and previously called for a ban on the Quran among other Islamophobic remarks, People reported.

He added, "I think we've now shown to the rest of Europe and the world that it is possible to beat the populist movements if you campaign with a positive message for your country."

Awaiting final confirmation

Although Jetten is the projected winner, DW re

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