The Dutch have a new government. Now the hunger games begin. – POLITICO

On migration, for example, the coalition is likely to look for, and find, support on the far-right flank. On the other hand, it is likely to turn to the GL-PvDA for support on climate and measures to cut back nitrogen emissions from farms.

There’s also widespread support for its plans to boost defense spending to meet NATO targets. 

Analysts point out, however, it will be much harder to get parties to agree to the far-reaching cuts to social spending, whether on the left or the far right, leaving the foundation underpinning Jetten’s plans resting on quicksand.

Jetten’s own answer to bridging deep political division is humility. 

In selecting his ministers, Jetten said he looked for those “who are able to listen and don’t have all too big an ego.” 

But the new prime minister himself risks becoming the greatest casualty of the political tightrope exercise. 

The main risk is that left-wing voters who helped him to victory in last October’s election might change their minds in light of what looks to be his government’s overwhelmingly right-wing agenda. 

Jetten can celebrate today. But from Tuesday, the hunger games begin.