Amsterdam, Oct 21: Rob Jetten, a prominent figure in the Netherlands, and his partner, Nicolás Keenan—a renowned international field hockey player from Argentina—are embarking on a new chapter in their lives. The couple is preparing to welcome their first child through surrogacy and has shared this joyful news with the world.
Behind this journey lies a story of profound love and selfless friendship. Lisa, a close friend of the couple, has agreed to serve as a surrogate mother—donating an egg out of pure friendship and affection, with no commercial intent whatsoever. Lisa, who already has children of her own, and her family have stepped forward to help make the couple’s dream of becoming parents a reality.
In an emotional post shared on Instagram, Jetten and Keenan expressed their gratitude, writing, “A very special little life is coming into our world. We will meet you in 2027, little one. Words cannot express our thanks to our surrogate, Lisa, and her family.”
In the Netherlands, commercial surrogacy is not permitted by law. Thus, in accordance with local regulations, the pregnancy was achieved through IVF, without any financial transaction. Following the birth of the child, Jetten intends to take a few days of paternity leave.
Who is Rob Jetten? Born in 1987, 39-year-old Rob Jetten is the leader of the Democrats 66 (D66) party. He holds the distinction of being the youngest Prime Minister in Dutch history, as well as the first openly gay Prime Minister. Before entering politics, Jetten was a talented athlete; he even served as a ‘pacer’ during training sessions for Olympic champion Sifan Hassan.
Political Journey: Jetten entered Parliament in 2017 and, while serving as the Minister for Climate and Energy Policy in the cabinet of former Prime Minister Mark Rutte, he spearheaded significant reforms. He became engaged to Argentine hockey player Nicolás Keenan in 2024 but postponed the wedding after assuming the office of Prime Minister. In the Netherlands—a progressive society that became the first nation in the world to legalize same-sex marriage back in 2001—the news of the Prime Minister becoming a parent has been met with widespread appreciation and affection.