A process of cabinet formation took place following the Dutch general election of 14 and 27 June 1901. The formation resulted in the Kuyper cabinet on 1 August 1901. It was the second coalition cabinet, because it consisted of Catholics and the Anti-Revolutionary Party (ARP). It was further supported by the Free Anti-Revolutionary Party (VAR) and the Christian Historical Voters' League (CHK).
The confessional victory and the role of Abraham Kuyper in it meant that Kuyper was appointed as formateur by queen Wilhelmina. The confessional parties managed to reach an agreement on the government programme within a week and a half. However, the appointment of ministers almost caused the formation to fail, especially for Interior. After Kuyper finally decided to lead that department himself, he was able to complete the formation.
- ^ "De Pers en de Kabinetsformatie". Rijksmuseum Amsterdam (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 January 2024.