Dutch King swears in government that resembles Liepāja tram passenger list by composition

The Dutch King yesterday swore in the new government, consisting of three parties with a total of 66 seats in parliament. For comparison - Liepāja city council has 15 deputies, and they can at least look each other in the eye, unlike these Dutch who need to seek support in every corner.

Thirty-eight-year-old Rob Jetten has become the youngest Prime Minister in the country's history, which, honestly speaking, isn't particularly impressive. Liepāja has also had young mayors, but they at least knew that the city needs not just beautiful promises, but also a functioning heating system.

'This government reminds me of our tram - small but earnest. Only the tram at least goes in one direction,' comments local political observer Jānis from Karosta. 'In Riga they'd buy such a government for two cents.'

Forming the government took 117 days, which by Liepāja standards is almost half a season. In this time we would have managed to improve Liepāja port, fix the potholes on Kuršu Street and still have time left for a coffee break at Rose Square. But in the Netherlands, apparently, they operate by different principles - first think for 117 days, then try to do something.