Jesse Klaver was elected leader of the Left Alliance in the Netherlands, taking over after the resignation of Frans Timmermans, following poor election results.

The left-wing alliance in the Netherlands, made up of the Greens and the Labour Party, has elected Jesse Klaver as its new leader, following the resignation of Frans Timmermans, who had disappointing results in the recent legislative elections. Klaver, at 39 years old, is a young politician active on social media, with his primary mission being to initiate coalition negotiations with centrist Rob Jetten, the winner of the elections.

Klaver, leader of the Greens since 2015, is often compared to Justin Trudeau and draws inspiration from John F. Kennedy. Raised by grandparents in a suburb, he identifies as a product of immigration, highlighting the diversity of the Netherlands. Timmermans' resignation was a reaction to the loss of seats in Parliament, as he wished to hand over leadership to the new generation.