Politics & Government Guide in Aruba
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions
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(AVP)since 2025
Legislature
Type:unicameral
Lower House:Parliament (Staten) (21 seats)
Voting Rights
18 years of age; universal
Voting Age18
Suffrageuniversal
Constitution1986
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