Politics & Government Guide · ArubaPolitics & Government Guide in Aruba
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
Aruba is a parliamentary democracy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with King Willem-Alexander as ceremonial head of state represented by Governor Alfonso Boekhoudt. Following the 2024 snap election, Mike Eman of the centre-right AVP leads a coalition government after securing a majority in the 21-seat Staten. The political system emphasizes local autonomy in internal affairs while defense and foreign policy remain with the Netherlands.
Government Type
Parliamentary democracy; part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Legal System
Civil law system based on the Dutch civil code
Head of State
King Willem-Alexander(since 2013)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Mike Eman(Aruban People's Party)since 2025
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Centre-right
Centre-left
Voting Rights
Universal for citizens aged 18 and over
Recent Developments
- Early general elections held on 6 December 2024
- Mike Eman (AVP) elected Prime Minister on 28 March 2025
- Parliamentary Year 2024-2025 opened on 10 September 2024
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