Bas van ‘t Wout appointed Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy

On Wednesday 20 January 2021 King Willem-Alexander will honourably discharge Mr Bas van ‘t Wout as State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment, upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister, thanking him for the many important services rendered to His Majesty and the Kingdom.

The King will appoint Mr Bas van ‘t Wout as Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy as of 20 January 2021, upon the recommendation of the Prime Minister. He will be sworn in on Wednesday morning at Noordeinde Palace in the presence of the King.

This was announced by the King’s Office.