Politics & Government Guide in Curacao

Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions

Curaçao operates as an autonomous parliamentary democracy within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with the Movement for the Future of Curaçao leading a coalition government after the 2024 elections. The unicameral Parliament features 21 seats filled by proportional representation, requiring coalition formations among multiple parties. Recent legislative focus includes tax reforms and environmental sustainability initiatives.

Government Type

Parliamentary representative democratic country

Legal System

Civil law system based on Dutch law

Head of State

Governor Freddy Marthens(since 2024)

Head of Government

Prime Minister Gilmar 'Pikchi' Pisas(Movement for the Future of Curaçao)since 2024

Legislature

Type:unicameral

Lower House:Parliament of Curaçao (21 seats)

Major Political Parties

Movement for the Future of Curaçao(MFK)

Populist

9 seats

Democratic Party(PAR)

Centrist

4 seats

MAN(MAN)

Center-left

3 seats

Labour Party People's Crusade(FOL)

Left-wing

2 seats

Voting Rights

Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and older in national elections

Recent Developments

Parliament approved National Ordinance on the Revision and Repair of Tax Regulations on 2024-05-14
Movement for the Future of Curaçao gained 9 seats and formed government following 2024 elections
Nature Policy Plan Curaçao 2024-2030 adopted to promote sustainable natural resource management

Voting Age18

SuffrageUniversal

Constitution2010

Island districts9