Council of Ministers (Netherlands)

The Council of Ministers (Dutch: Ministerraad) is the executive council of Dutch government, formed by all the ministers including the Deputy Prime Ministers. This executive council initiates laws and policy. The Council of Ministers is distinct from the cabinet which also includes state secretaries. State secretaries do not attend the Council of Ministers unless they are requested to do so and they do not have voting rights.

Council of Ministers (Netherlands)

The Council of Ministers (Dutch: Ministerraad) is the executive council of Dutch government, formed by all the ministers including the Deputy Prime Ministers. This executive council initiates laws and policy. The Council of Ministers is distinct from the cabinet which also includes state secretaries. State secretaries do not attend the Council of Ministers unless they are requested to do so and they do not have voting rights.