Mark Rutte is a Dutch politician who has served as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands since October 2010. He is a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), a liberal political party. Rutte is known for his pragmatic approach to governance and has led multiple coalition governments during his time in office. Born on February 14, 1967, in The Hague, Rutte studied history at Leiden University and worked in various roles before entering politics. He has been involved in several key issues, including economic reforms, climate policy, and immigration, making him a prominent figure in Dutch and European politics.