1922 Dutch cabinet formation

A cabinet formation took place in the Netherlands following the general election of 5 July 1922. The formation resulted in the inauguration of the second Ruijs de Beerenbrouck cabinet on 18 September 1922, comprising the General League of Roman Catholic Electoral Associations (AB), the Anti-Revolutionary Party (ARP), and the Christian Historical Union (CHU).

Because the right-wing parties of the first Ruijs de Beerenbrouck cabinet had secured a majority, they considered continuing in government. However, Wilhelmina indirectly compelled them to make their portfolios available after the parliamentary leaders of the ARP and CHU advised against an automatic continuation. In secret, CHU party leader Dirk Jan de Geer was appointed formateur, but the AB refused to support anyone other than the Catholic prime minister, Charles Ruijs de Beerenbrouck. As a result, Ruijs de Beerenbrouck was appointed formateur on 22 July. He negotiated an agreement with the AB, ARP, and CHU, which included budget cuts, a navy bill, and the diplomatic mission to the Holy See. The cabinet was appointed on 18 September and sworn in on 21 September.

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