List of members of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands (2010–present)
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The list of members of the House of Representatives (2010-present) is the list of members of the House of Representatives - the lower house
of the States-General of the Netherlands
- according to the outcome of the Dutch general election of 2010
. The members of the new House of Representatives were installed on June 17, 2010. There has been a sizable number of mutations since due to the particular nature of the Dutch constitutional system. New members are supplied from their party lists so the resignation of individual members' seats does not change the balance of power in the States-General.
Only the originally elected and installed members are represented in this list, the current members are to be found in the template below this page.
People's Party for Freedom and Democracy
Labour Party
Party for Freedom
Christian Democratic Appeal
Socialist Party
Democrats 66
GreenLeft
ChristianUnion
Reformed Political Party
Party for the Animals
Lower house
A lower house is one of two chambers of a bicameral legislature, the other chamber being the upper house.Despite its official position "below" the upper house, in many legislatures worldwide the lower house has come to wield more power...
of the States-General of the Netherlands
States-General of the Netherlands
The States-General of the Netherlands is the bicameral legislature of the Netherlands, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The parliament meets in at the Binnenhof in The Hague. The archaic Dutch word "staten" originally related to the feudal classes in which medieval...
- according to the outcome of the Dutch general election of 2010
Dutch general election, 2010
The 2010 Dutch general election was held on Wednesday, 9 June 2010. After the fall of the cabinet Balkenende IV on 20 February, Queen Beatrix accepted the resignation of the Labour Party ministers on 23 February...
. The members of the new House of Representatives were installed on June 17, 2010. There has been a sizable number of mutations since due to the particular nature of the Dutch constitutional system. New members are supplied from their party lists so the resignation of individual members' seats does not change the balance of power in the States-General.
Only the originally elected and installed members are represented in this list, the current members are to be found in the template below this page.
- Parliamentary leadersParliamentary group leaderThe leader or chairman of a parliamentary group holds an influential political post in a parliamentary system with strong party discipline...
(only the original ones) are in bold.
People's Party for Freedom and DemocracyPeople's Party for Freedom and DemocracyThe People's Party for Freedom and Democracy is a conservative-liberal political party located in the Netherlands. The VVD supports private enterprise in the Netherlands and is often perceived as an economic liberal party in contrast to the social-liberal Democrats 66 alongside which it sits in...
- Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie (VVD - 31)
- Mark RutteMark RutteMark Rutte is a Dutch politician who has been Prime Minister of the Netherlands since 14 October 2010, as well as Minister of General Affairs in the Rutte cabinet...
- Edith SchippersEdith SchippersEdith Ingeborg Schippers is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy , and was elected as deputy party leader in 2006. She was a Member of the House of Representatives from 2003 until 2010. On October 14, 2010 she became Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport.-References:...
- Fred TeevenFred TeevenFredrik "Fred" Teeven is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is the State Secretary for Security and Justice in the Cabinet Rutte since October 14, 2010....
- Jeanine Hennis-PlasschaertJeanine Hennis-PlasschaertJeanine Antoinette Hennis-Plasschaert is a Dutch politician and former management consultant and civil servant. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since June 17, 2010. She previously served as an MEP since July 20, 2004...
- Stef BlokStef BlokStephanus Abraham "Stef" Blok is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He has been a Member of the House of Representatives since September 3, 2002 previously from August 25, 1998 until May 23, 2002. He is the Parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives...
- Paul de KromPaul de KromPaul de Krom is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is the State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment in the Cabinet Rutte serving since October 14, 2010. He previously served as a Member of the House of Representatives from January 30, 2003 until October...
- Frans WeekersFrans WeekersFrans Hubertus Henricus Weekers is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is the State Secretary for Finance in the Cabinet Rutte serving since October 14, 2010. He previously served as a Member of the House of Representatives from May 19, 1998 until May 23, 2002...
- Atzo NicolaïAtzo NicolaïAtzo Nicolaï is a former Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . Since 1 June 2011 he is a member of the board of directors of the Dutch chemical multinational DSM....
- Charlie AptrootCharlie AptrootCharles Bernhard "Charlie" Aptroot is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is a Member of the House of Representatives since January 30, 2003. He focuses on matters of traffic, public transport and internal affairs.Aptroot was elected into the Dutch House of...
- Betty de BoerBetty de BoerBregtje Grietje de Boer is a Dutch politician and former management consultant and civil servant. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since June 17, 2010. She focuses on matters of housing.- References : - External links :...
- Halbe ZijlstraHalbe ZijlstraHalbe Zijlstra is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is the State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science in the Cabinet Rutte serving since October 14, 2010. He previously served as a Member of the House of Representatives from November 30, 2006 until...
- Anouchka van MiltenburgAnouchka van MiltenburgAnouchka van Miltenburg is a Dutch politician and former journalist. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since January 30, 2003...
- Han ten BroekeHan ten BroekeJohannes Hermanus ten Broeke is a Dutch politician. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Ineke Dezentjé Hamming-BlueminkIneke Dezentjé Hamming-BlueminkIneke Dezentjé Hamming-Bluemink is a Dutch politician. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since June 3, 2003...
- Willibrord van BeekWillibrord van BeekWillibrordus Ildefonsus Ignatius van Beek is a Dutch politician. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since 19 May 1998. From 8 March till 29 June 2006 he was Parliamentary group leader...
- Cora van NieuwenhuizenCora van NieuwenhuizenCornelia van Nieuwenhuizen-Wijbenga is a Dutch politician. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Janneke Snijder-HazelhoffJanneke Snijder-HazelhoffJanna Fennechien Snijder-Hazelhoff is a Dutch politician and farmer. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since June 3, 2003. Previously she was a member of the House of Representatives from 1999 to 2002...
- Malik AzmaniMalik AzmaniMalik Azmani is a Dutch politician and former lawyer and civil servant. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He has also been a member of the municipal council of Ommen since March 11, 2010...
- Helma NeppérusHelma NeppérusHelma Neppérus is a Dutch politician and former tax inspector and rower. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Ton EliasTon EliasTon Maarten Christofoor Elias is a Dutch politician and former journalist. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since December 18, 2008. He focuses on matters of education and the Dutch House of Representatives.- External links :...
- Mark HarbersMark HarbersMarkus Gerardus Jozef Harbers is a Dutch politician and former communication employee. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since 1 December 2009...
- Brigitte van der BurgBrigitte van der BurgBrigitte Ingrid van der Burg is a Dutch politician. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Tamara Venrooy-van ArkTamara Venrooy-van ArkTamara Venrooy-van Ark is a Dutch politician and former civil servant and management consultant. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Anne MulderAnne MulderAnne Mulder is a Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Erik ZiengsErik ZiengsErik Ziengs is a Dutch politician and businessman. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Ard van der SteurArd van der SteurGerard Adriaan van der Steur is a Dutch politician and lawyer. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Klaas DijkhoffKlaas DijkhoffKlaas Henricus Dominicus Maria Dijkhoff is a Dutch politician and legal scholar. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of development aid and foreign affairs...
- Helma LoddersHelma LoddersWilhelmina Jenneke Helena Lodders is a Dutch politician. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Anne-Wil Lucas-Smeerdijk
- André BosmanAndré BosmanAndré Bosman is a Dutch politician and former officer, flight instructor and aviator. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Afke SchaartAfke SchaartAfke Helprigdina Maria Schaart is a Dutch politician and former manager. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
Labour PartyLabour Party (Netherlands)The Labour Party , is a social-democratic political party in the Netherlands. Since the 2003 Dutch General Election, the PvdA has been the second largest political party in the Netherlands. The PvdA was a coalition member in the fourth Balkenende cabinet following 22 February 2007...
- Partij van de Arbeid (PvdA - 30)
- Job CohenJob CohenMarius Job Cohen is a Dutch social democratic politician and former legal scholar of Jewish background. Since 2010 he has been the leader of the Labour Party and since June 17, 2010 he has been a member of the House of Representatives, where he also is the Parliamentary group leader of the Labour...
- Nebahat AlbayrakNebahat AlbayrakNebahat Albayrak is a Turkish-Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the Dutch Labour Party she is a former State Secretary for Justice in the Netherlands. Since May 12, 2010 she has been an MP. From April till August 2011 she was on maternity leave...
- Ronald PlasterkRonald PlasterkRonald Hans Anton Plasterk is a Dutch politician of the Labour Party . He was Minister of Education, Culture and Science from February 22, 2007 until February 23, 2010 in the Cabinet Balkenende IV. He has been a Member of the House of Representatives since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of...
- Jetta KlijnsmaJetta KlijnsmaJellejetta Klijnsma is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since June 17, 2010. She focuses on matters of culture, senior citizens, disabled people and medical ethics...
- Mariëtte HamerMariëtte HamerMariëtte Iris Hamer is a Dutch politician and former civil servant, educator and trade union leader. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since May 19, 1998. From January 2008 to June 2010 she was Parliamentary group leader. She focuses on matters of labour economics, day care and...
- Jeroen DijsselbloemJeroen DijsselbloemJeroen René Victor Anton Dijsselbloem is a Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the Labour Party he has been again an MP since November 20, 2002. Previously he was a member of the House of Representatives from March 28, 2000 to May 23, 2002...
- Diederik Samsom
- Gerdi VerbeetGerdi VerbeetGerardina Alida Verbeet is a Dutch politician of the Labour Party and former political advisor, civil servant and educator. She has been President of the Dutch House of Representatives since December 6, 2006. She has been a member of the House of Representatives since July 26, 2002 and...
(President of the House of Representatives) - Frans Timmermans
- Sharon DijksmaSharon DijksmaSharon Alida Maria Dijksma is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Labour Party she has been again an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Hans SpekmanHans SpekmanJohannes Leonardus Spekman is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Labour Party he has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Angelien EijsinkAngelien EijsinkAngeline Maria Catharina Eijsink is a Dutch politician and former civil servant and educator. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since January 30, 2003. She focuses on matters of the Dutch defense.- External links :...
- Martijn van DamMartijn van DamMartinus Hendricus Petrus van Dam is a Dutch engineer and politician for the Labour Party . He is a member of the House of Representatives and a former councillor for the municipality of Eindhoven...
- Attje KuikenAttje KuikenAttje Harma Kuiken is a Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since November 30, 2006.- External links :...
- Ahmed MarcouchAhmed MarcouchAhmed Marcouch is a Moroccan-Dutch politician and former police officer, civil servant and educator. As a member of the Dutch Labour Party he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of community development...
- Roos VermeijRoos VermeijRosemarijn Agnes Vermeij is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since November 30, 2006. She focuses on matters of employment and social security....
- Ed GrootEd GrootVincentius Aloysius Groot is a Dutch politician and former journalist, columnist and civil servant. As a member of the Labour Party he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of taxes, government spending and finances.- References : - External links :...
- Sjoera DikkersSjoera DikkersSjoerdtje Willemien Dikkers is a Dutch politician and former activist. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since June 17, 2010. She focuses on matters of development aid and commercial policy.- References : - External links :...
- Pierre HeijnenPierre HeijnenPierre Maria Michel Heijnen is a Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the Labour Party he has been an MP since March 1, 2007. He focuses on matters of local government, civil service personnel and finances.Heijnen studied Dutch language and Dutch literature at Utrecht...
- Lea BouwmeesterLea BouwmeesterLea Theodora Bouwmeester is a Dutch politician and former civil servant and social counselor. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Jeroen RecourtJeroen RecourtJeroen Recourt is a Dutch politician and former judge. As a member of the Labour Party he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of the judiciary and the Netherlands Antilles....
- Agnes WolbertAgnes WolbertAgnes Geziena Wolbert is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since November 30, 2006. She focuses on matters of senior citizen policy, home care, and normal and special health care.- External links :...
- Eelke van der VeenEelke van der VeenEeke van der Veen is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Labour Party he has been an MP since November 30, 2006. He focuses on matters of public health.- External links :...
- Pauline SmeetsPauline SmeetsPauline Elisabeth Smeets is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since January 30, 2003. She focuses on matters of small and medium enterprises, corporate social responsibility, tourism, recreation and regional economic policy.- External links :...
- Metin ÇelikMetin ÇelikMetin Çelik is a Turkish-Dutch politician and former police officer. As a member of the Dutch Labour Party he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of primary, secondary and special education.Çelik is a former police officer of the city of Rotterdam and its suburbs...
- Lutz JacobiLutz JacobiLutske Jacobi is a Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since November 30, 2006. She focuses on matters of natural environment, rural area, agriculture, horticulture, fishery, recreation and the Wadden Sea.- External links :...
- Tjeerd van DekkenTjeerd van DekkenTjeerd Rienk van Dekken is a Dutch politician and former communication employee. As a member of the Labour Party he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of sports policy and decline of population in more rural regions.From 1994 to 1998 he was chairman of the Young Socialists...
- Tanja JadnanansingTanja JadnanansingTanja Malti Jadnanansing is a Dutch politician and former television presenter and communication employee. As a member of the Labour Party she has been an MP since June 17, 2010. She focuses on matters of higher education and science policy.Jadnanansing studied law at VU University Amsterdam...
- Jacques MonaschJacques MonaschJacques Simon Monasch is a Dutch politician, art collector and former management as well as political consultant and civil servant. As a member of the Labour Party he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Khadija AribKhadija AribKhadija Arib is a Moroccan-Dutch politician and former civil servant, educator and social worker. As a member of the Dutch Labour Party she has been again an MP since March 1, 2007. Previously she was a member of the House of Representatives from 1998 to 2006, focusing on health care issues...
Party for FreedomParty for FreedomThe Party for Freedom is a Dutch right-wing political party. Founded in 2005 as the successor to Geert Wilders' one-man party in the House of Representatives, it won nine seats in the 2006 general election, making it the fifth largest party in parliament, and third largest opposition party. It...
- Partij voor de Vrijheid (PVV - 24)
- Geert WildersGeert WildersGeert Wilders is a Dutch right-wing politician and leader of the Party for Freedom , the third-largest political party in the Netherlands. He is the Parliamentary group leader of his party in the Dutch House of Representatives...
- Fleur AgemaFleur AgemaMarie-Fleur Agema is a Dutch politician and former spatial designer and restaurant employee. As a member of the Party for Freedom she has been an MP since November 30, 2006. She focuses on matters of caregiving.- Early life :Agema was born in the Dutch Province of North Holland...
- Hero BrinkmanHero BrinkmanHero Brinkman is a Dutch politician and former police officer. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since November 30, 2006. He focuses on matters of internal affairs, government renewal, police, defense, administrative burden control, aliens and political asylum...
- Lilian HelderLilian HelderLilian Maria Johanna Sibertha Helder is a Dutch politician and former lawyer. As a member of the Party for Freedom she has been an MP since June 17, 2010. She focuses on matters of the judiciary....
- Raymond de RoonRaymond de RoonRaymond de Roon is a Dutch politician and former prosecutor. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Martin BosmaMartin BosmaMartin Bosma is a Dutch politician and former journalist. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Sietse FritsmaSietse FritsmaSietse Rindert Fritsma is a Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since November 30, 2006. He focuses on matters of social affairs, employment, political asylum and immigration...
- Teun van DijckTeun van DijckAntoine Pierre Cornelis van Dijck is a Dutch politician and former management consultant, restaurateur and civil servant. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since November 30, 2006. He focuses on matters of state pensions and other pensions...
- Louis BontesLouis BontesLouis Bontes is a Dutch politician and former police officer. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since 17 June 2010. He focuses on matters of the European Union, civil law, security, police and foreign affairs...
- Dion GrausDion GrausDion Jean Gilbert Graus is a Dutch politician and animal rights activist. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since 30 November 2006...
- Richard de MosRichard de MosRichard de Mos is a Dutch politician and former educator. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since September 1, 2009. He focuses on matters of environmental policy, climate change, waterways, day care and taxicab policy...
- Eric LucassenEric LucassenEric Lucassen is a Dutch politician and former digital music educator and sergeant. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of Kingdom relations.- References : - External links :...
- Roland van VlietRoland van VlietRudolf Aleida van Vliet is a Dutch politician and former tax advisor. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of taxes, financial supervision, energy and innovation...
- Johan DriessenJohan DriessenJohannes Henricus Antonius Driessen is a Dutch politician and former lawyer. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of development aid.- References : - External links :...
- Karen GerbrandsKaren GerbrandsKaren Gerbrands is a Dutch politician and former nurse. As a member of the Party for Freedom she has been an MP since June 17, 2010. She focuses on matters of health care policy and food safety...
- Joram van KlaverenJoram van KlaverenJoram Jaron van Klaveren is a Dutch politician and former educator. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of desegregation, employment-to-population ratio, egalitarianism and emancipation...
- Marcial HernandezMarcial HernandezMarcial Manrique Hernandez is a Dutch politician and former officer. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since 17 June 2010. He focuses on matters of the Dutch defense....
- Willie DilleWillie DilleWilhelmina Ruurdina Dille is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Party for Freedom she has been an MP since June 17, 2010. She focuses on matters of services for the disabled, youth, adoption and casualties of war...
- Léon de JongLéon de JongLeon Willem Evert de Jong is a Dutch politician and former singer and salesman. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Harm BeertemaHarm BeertemaHarm Jan Beertema is a Dutch politician and former educator. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of primary, special, secondary and vocational education as well as teachers policy...
- James SharpeJames Sharpe (Dutch politician)James Emanuel Johan Willem Sharpe is a Dutch former politician, businessman and athlete of Aruban descent. As a member of the Party for Freedom he was an MP from June 17 till November 19, 2010...
- Wim KortenoevenWim KortenoevenRobert Frank Willem Kortenoeven is a Dutch politician, author and journalist.- Biography :Kortenoeven engages in political developments in the Middle East, focusing on the Arab-Israeli conflict. He also writes about Jewish history...
- Jhim van BemmelJhim van BemmelJhim Jan Gerardus van Bemmel is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of spatial planning, consumers, tourism, telecom, postal market, administrative burden and environmental law.- References : - External links :...
- André ElissenAndré ElissenAndré Elissen is a Dutch politician and former consultant and police officer. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
Christian Democratic AppealChristian Democratic AppealThe Christian Democratic Appeal is a centre-right Dutch Christian democratic political party. It suffered severe losses in the 2010 elections and fell from the first to the fourth place...
- Christen-Democratisch Appèl (CDA - 21)
- Maxime VerhagenMaxime VerhagenMaxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen is a Dutch politician in the Christian Democratic Appeal party. He is the Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation and Deputy Prime Minister since October 14, 2010 in the Cabinet Rutte.He previously served as a Member of the European Parliament for...
- Ank Bijleveld
- Jan Kees de JagerJan Kees de JagerJan Cornelis "Jan Kees" de Jager is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal . He is the Minister of Finance first in the Cabinet Balkenende IV from February 23, 2010 until October 14, 2010, and in the Cabinet Rutte since that date.He previously served as State Secretary for Finance...
- Ab KlinkAb KlinkAbraham Klink is a former Dutch politician of Christian Democratic Appeal . He was Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport in the Fourth Balkenende cabinet.-External links: , Parlement & Politiek...
- Joop AtsmaJoop AtsmaJohannes Jan "Joop" Atsma is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal party . He is the State Secretary for Infrastructure and the Environment in the Cabinet Rutte serving since October 14, 2010...
- Sabine UitslagSabine UitslagAlbertje Sabine Uitslag is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal she has been an MP since September 3, 2008...
- Marja van BijsterveldtMarja van BijsterveldtJanneke Marlene "Marja" van Bijsterveldt-Vliegenthart is a politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal. She is the Minister of Education, Culture and Science in the Cabinet Rutte since October 14, 2010.-Early life:...
- Elly Blanksma-van den HeuvelElly Blanksma-van den HeuvelPetronella Johanna Maria Godefrida Blanksma-van den Heuvel is a Dutch politician and former banking manager...
- Gerda VerburgGerda VerburgGerritje Verburg is a Dutch diplomat and former politician and trade union leader. Since July 1, 2011 she is Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, succeeding former CDA politician Agnes van Ardenne...
- Sybrand van Haersma BumaSybrand van Haersma BumaSybrand van Haersma Buma is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since May 23, 2002 and Parliamentary group leader since October 12, 2010...
- Ger KoopmansGer KoopmansGerardus Peter Jan Koopmans is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since May 23, 2002...
- Henk Jan OrmelHenk Jan OrmelHendrik Jan Ormel is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since May 23, 2002. He focuses on matters of foreign policy, the European Union, biotechnology and animal welfare...
- Mirjam SterkMirjam SterkWillemina Roziena Catharina Sterk is a Dutch politician, Christian minister and former civil servant, RTV editor and educator. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal she has been an MP since May 23, 2002...
- Eddy van HijumEddy van HijumYde Johan van Hijum is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since September 2, 2003. He focuses on matters of social security, income policy, dismissal law, labor participation policy and day care.- References : - External links :...
- Margreeth SmildeMargreeth SmildeMargaretha Charlotte Adelheid Smilde is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal she was an MP from July 26, 2002 to January 30, 2003, from June 3, 2003 to November 30, 2006 and is currently an MP since January 23, 2008...
- Madeleine van ToorenburgMadeleine van ToorenburgMadeleine Melisande Ermens-van Toorenburg is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal she has been an MP since March 1, 2007...
- Coşkun ÇörüzCoşkun ÇörüzCoşkun Çörüz is a Dutch politician of Turkish descent. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since May 29, 2001. He focuses on matters of security policy, judiciary, police, international law and human rights.Çörüz is born in the Turkish district Salıpazarı...
- Kathleen FerrierKathleen FerrierKathleen Mary Ferrier CBE was an English contralto who achieved an international reputation as a stage, concert and recording artist, with a repertoire extending from folksong and popular ballads to the classical works of Bach, Brahms, Mahler and Elgar...
- Ad KoppejanAd KoppejanAdriaan Jacobus Koppejan is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since November 30, 2006. He focuses on matters of fishery and water policy, administrative burden and corporate social responsibility.- External links :...
- Hanke Bruins SlotHanke Bruins SlotHanke Gerdina Johannette Bruins Slot is a Dutch politician and former officer and hockey player. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal she has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Sander de RouweSander de RouweSander de Rouwe is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since 1 March 2007. He focuses on matters of traffic, transport, higher and science education, inland navigation and spatial planning.- External links :...
Socialist PartySocialist Party (Netherlands)The Socialist Party is a democratic socialist political party in the Netherlands. After the 2006 general election, the Socialist Party became one of the major parties of the Netherlands with 25 seats of 150, an increase of 16 seats. The party was in opposition against the fourth Balkenende cabinet...
- Socialistische Partij (SP - 15)
- Emile RoemerEmile RoemerEmile Gerardus Maria Roemer is a Dutch politician of the Socialist Party . He has been a Member of the House of Representatives since 30 November 2006. On 5 March 2010 he was elected the new Party leader of the Socialist Party following the resignation of Agnes Kant...
- Renske LeijtenRenske LeijtenRenske Maria Leijten is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Socialist Party she has been an MP since November 30, 2006. She focuses on matters of public health, quality of life and sports....
- Harry van BommelHarry van BommelHenricus van Bommel is a Dutch politician, anti-globalization activist and former educator. As a member of the Socialist Party he has been an MP since May 19, 1998...
- Jan de Wit
- Ronald van RaakRonald van RaakAntonius Adrianus Gerardus Maria van Raak is a Dutch politician, non-fiction writer and former academic. As a member of the Socialist Party he has been an MP since November 30, 2006. He focuses on matters of home affairs, Kingdom relations, the Dutch Royal House and general affairs...
- Ewout IrrgangEwout IrrgangEwout Irrgang is a Dutch politician, anti-globalization activist and former banking employee. As a member of the Socialist Party he has been an MP since October 6, 2005...
- Sadet KarabulutSadet KarabulutSadet Karabulut is a Dutch politician and formercivil servant and trade unionist of Kurdish-Turkish descent. As a member of the Socialist Party she has been an MP since November 30, 2006. From January 11 till April 14, 2011 she was on maternity leave and therefore replaced by Rik Janssen...
- Paul UlenbeltPaul UlenbeltPaul Ulenbelt is a Dutch politician and former trade unionist and academic. As a member of the Socialist Party he has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Jasper van DijkJasper van DijkJasper Jonathan van Dijk is a Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the Socialist Party he has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Sharon GesthuizenSharon GesthuizenSharon Maria Jacoba Gerarda Gesthuizen is a Dutch politician and formerbusinesswoman and trade unionist. As a member of the Socialist Party she has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Henk van GervenHenk van GervenHenricus Petrus Johannes van Gerven is a Dutch politician and general practitioner. As a member of the Socialist Party he has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Manja Smits
- Paulus JansenPaulus JansenPaulus Fredericus Cornelius Jansen is a Dutch politician and civil engineer. As a member of the Socialist Party he has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Farshad BashirFarshad BashirFarshad Bashir is a Dutch politician of Afghan descent. As a member of the Socialist Party he has been an MP since January 15, 2008, succeeding Rosita van Gijlswijk. He focuses on matters of taxation, traffic and water management.- Biography :His father was a journalist in the daily Anis during...
- Nine KooimanNine KooimanCatharina Johanna Elise Kooiman is a Dutch politician and former social worker. As a member of the Socialist Party she has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
Democrats 66Democrats 66Democrats 66 is a progressive and social-liberal political party in the Netherlands. D66 was formed in 1966 by a group of politically unaligned, young intellectuals, led by journalist Hans van Mierlo. The party's main objective was to democratise the political system; it proposed to create an...
- Democraten 66 (D66 - 10)
- Alexander PechtoldAlexander PechtoldAlexander Pechtold is a Dutch politician of the Democrats 66 party. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 30 November 2006 as well as Parliamentary group leader since 23 November 2006...
- Boris van der HamBoris van der HamBoris van der Ham is a Dutch politician and former actor. On 23 May 2002 he has become a member of the Dutch House of Representatives for Democrats 66 , a social liberal party. In November 2006 he has also become vice-Parliamentary group leader...
- Magda BerndsenMagda BerndsenMagdalena Adriaantje Berndsen-Jansen is a Dutch politician and former police officer. As a member of Democrats 66 she has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Fatma Koşer KayaFatma Koşer KayaFatma Koşer Kaya is a Dutch lawyer and politician of Turkish origin. As a member of Democrats 66 she has been an MP since September 8, 2004. She focuses on social affairs....
- Pia DijkstraPia DijkstraPietje Aafke Dijkstra is a Dutch politician and former television presenter. As a member of Democrats 66 she has been an MP since June 17, 2010. She focuses on matters of public health, welfare, sports and emancipation.From 1988 to 2000 she was news anchor of NOS Journaal.- References : -...
- Gerard SchouwGerard SchouwAdrianus Gerardus Schouw is a Dutch politician. As a member of Democrats 66 he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Wassila HachchiWassila HachchiWassila Hachchi is a Dutch politician and former civil servant and officer. As a member of Democrats 66 she has been an MP since June 17, 2010. She focuses on matters of defense, development aid and Kingdom relations....
- Stientje van VeldhovenStientje van VeldhovenStientje van Veldhoven-van der Meer is a Dutch politician and former diplomat and civil servant. As a member of Democrats 66 she has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Wouter KoolmeesWouter KoolmeesWouter Koolmees is a Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of Democrats 66 he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of finance, transport and water supply....
- Kees VerhoevenKees VerhoevenKees Verhoeven is a Dutch politician and geographer. As a member of Democrats 66 he has been an MP since June 17, 2010. He focuses on matters of economic affairs, housing, spatial planning and infrastructure....
GreenLeftGreenLeftGreenLeft is a green political party operating in the Netherlands.GreenLeft was formed on 1 March 1989 as a merger of four left-wing political parties: the Communist Party of the Netherlands, Pacifist Socialist Party, the Political Party of Radicals and the Evangelical People's Party...
- GroenLinks (GL - 10)
- Femke HalsemaFemke Halsemais a former Dutch politician. She was a member of the House of Representatives from 1998 till 2011. She was also the leader of the GreenLeft parliamentary party in the House of Representatives from 2002 till 2010.-Pre-political career:...
- Jolande SapJolande SapJohanna Catharina Maria Sap is a Dutch GreenLeft politician and former educator and civil servant. She replaced Wijnand Duyvendak as an MP on September 3, 2008, after he left the Dutch House of Representatives...
- Tofik DibiTofik DibiTovek Dibi is a Dutch politician for GreenLeft . Since November 30, 2006 he has been an MP. He focuses on matters of criminal law, safety, youth, family and integration.- Biography :...
- Mariko PetersMariko PetersMariko Peters is a Dutch politician and former civil servant and lawyer. She has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Ineke van GentIneke van GentWilhelmina van Gent is a Dutch politician. She has been a member of the House of Representatives for GreenLeft since May 19, 1998...
- Liesbeth van TongerenLiesbeth van TongerenLiesbeth van Tongeren is a Dutch politician and former activist and civil servant. As a member of GreenLeft she has been an MP since 17 June 2010. She focuses on matters of climate, energy, spatial planning, conservation and traffic.Van Tongeren grew up in Almelo and obtained an LL.B...
- Jesse KlaverJesse KlaverJesse Feras Klaver is a Dutch politician. As a member of GreenLeft he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Bruno BraakhuisBruno BraakhuisBruno Adrianus Maria Braakhuis is a Dutch politician and former marketing and communication manager. As a member of the 'GreenLeft' he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Arjan El FassedArjan El FassedArjan El Fassed is a Dutch politician, and former human rights activist and development aid worker. As a member of GreenLeft he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
- Linda VoortmanLinda VoortmanLinda Geertruida Johanna Voortman is a Dutch politician and former trade unionist. As a member of GreenLeft she has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
ChristianUnionChristianUnionThe ChristianUnion , abbreviated to CU, is a Dutch Christian democratic political party. A centrist party, the CU's policies combine social conservatism and soft euroscepticism with more centre-left positions on economic, immigration, and environmental issues.Founded in 2000 as a merger of the...
- ChristenUnie (CU - 5)
- André RouvoetAndré RouvoetAndré Rouvoet is a former Dutch politician of the ChristianUnion . First as a member of the RPF until the party merged with the Reformed Political League to form the ChristianUnion. He served as a Member of the House of Representatives from May 17, 1994 until February 22, 2007...
- Arie SlobArie SlobArie Slob is a Dutch politician and former history teacher. He has been a member of the Dutch House of Representatives for the ChristianUnion party since November 19, 2002. Since April 28, 2011 he has also been both Party leader and Parliamentary leader, in both cases succeeding André Rouvoet...
- Esmé Wiegman
- Joël VoordewindJoël VoordewindJoël Stephanus Voordewind is a Dutch politician and former development aid worker. As a member of the ChristianUnion he has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
- Cynthia Ortega
Reformed Political PartyReformed Political PartyThe Reformed Political Party is an orthodox Protestant Dutch political party. The term Reformed is not a reference to political reform, but is a synonym for Calvinist. The SGP is the oldest political party in the Netherlands in its current form, and for its entire existence has been in opposition...
- Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij (SGP - 2)
- Kees van der StaaijKees van der StaaijCornelis Gerrit "Kees" van der Staaij born September 12, 1968) is a Dutch politician of the Reformed Political Party . As a member of the Reformed Political Party he has been an MP since May 19, 1998...
- Elbert DijkgraafElbert DijkgraafElbert Dijkgraaf is a Dutch politician and economist. As a member of the Reformed Political Party he has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
Party for the AnimalsParty for the AnimalsThe Party for the Animals is a political party in the Netherlands.Among its main goals are animal rights and animal welfare, though it claims not to be a single-issue party...
- Partij voor de Dieren (PvdD - 2)
- Marianne ThiemeMarianne ThiemeMarianne Louise Thieme is a Dutch politician of the Party for the Animals . She has been Parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives since November 23, 2006 and an MP since November 30, 2006....
- Esther OuwehandEsther OuwehandEsther Ouwehand is a Dutch politician and former marketing manager. She is one of the two Members of Parliament for the Party for the Animals .- Personal life :...
Leadership
Members of the leadership of the House of Representatives:- President - Gerdi VerbeetGerdi VerbeetGerardina Alida Verbeet is a Dutch politician of the Labour Party and former political advisor, civil servant and educator. She has been President of the Dutch House of Representatives since December 6, 2006. She has been a member of the House of Representatives since July 26, 2002 and...
(PvdALabour Party (Netherlands)The Labour Party , is a social-democratic political party in the Netherlands. Since the 2003 Dutch General Election, the PvdA has been the second largest political party in the Netherlands. The PvdA was a coalition member in the fourth Balkenende cabinet following 22 February 2007...
) - First Deputy - Willibrord van BeekWillibrord van BeekWillibrordus Ildefonsus Ignatius van Beek is a Dutch politician. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since 19 May 1998. From 8 March till 29 June 2006 he was Parliamentary group leader...
(VVDPeople's Party for Freedom and DemocracyThe People's Party for Freedom and Democracy is a conservative-liberal political party located in the Netherlands. The VVD supports private enterprise in the Netherlands and is often perceived as an economic liberal party in contrast to the social-liberal Democrats 66 alongside which it sits in...
) - Second Deputy - Martin BosmaMartin BosmaMartin Bosma is a Dutch politician and former journalist. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
(PVVParty for FreedomThe Party for Freedom is a Dutch right-wing political party. Founded in 2005 as the successor to Geert Wilders' one-man party in the House of Representatives, it won nine seats in the 2006 general election, making it the fifth largest party in parliament, and third largest opposition party. It...
) - Third Deputy - Jeroen DijsselbloemJeroen DijsselbloemJeroen René Victor Anton Dijsselbloem is a Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the Labour Party he has been again an MP since November 20, 2002. Previously he was a member of the House of Representatives from March 28, 2000 to May 23, 2002...
(PvdALabour Party (Netherlands)The Labour Party , is a social-democratic political party in the Netherlands. Since the 2003 Dutch General Election, the PvdA has been the second largest political party in the Netherlands. The PvdA was a coalition member in the fourth Balkenende cabinet following 22 February 2007...
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Parliamentary leaders replacements
- October 8, 2010: Mark RutteMark RutteMark Rutte is a Dutch politician who has been Prime Minister of the Netherlands since 14 October 2010, as well as Minister of General Affairs in the Rutte cabinet...
(VVDPeople's Party for Freedom and DemocracyThe People's Party for Freedom and Democracy is a conservative-liberal political party located in the Netherlands. The VVD supports private enterprise in the Netherlands and is often perceived as an economic liberal party in contrast to the social-liberal Democrats 66 alongside which it sits in...
) replaced by Stef BlokStef BlokStephanus Abraham "Stef" Blok is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He has been a Member of the House of Representatives since September 3, 2002 previously from August 25, 1998 until May 23, 2002. He is the Parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives...
. - December 16, 2010: Femke HalsemaFemke Halsemais a former Dutch politician. She was a member of the House of Representatives from 1998 till 2011. She was also the leader of the GreenLeft parliamentary party in the House of Representatives from 2002 till 2010.-Pre-political career:...
(GLGreenLeftGreenLeft is a green political party operating in the Netherlands.GreenLeft was formed on 1 March 1989 as a merger of four left-wing political parties: the Communist Party of the Netherlands, Pacifist Socialist Party, the Political Party of Radicals and the Evangelical People's Party...
) replaced by Jolande SapJolande SapJohanna Catharina Maria Sap is a Dutch GreenLeft politician and former educator and civil servant. She replaced Wijnand Duyvendak as an MP on September 3, 2008, after he left the Dutch House of Representatives...
. - April 28, 2011: André RouvoetAndré RouvoetAndré Rouvoet is a former Dutch politician of the ChristianUnion . First as a member of the RPF until the party merged with the Reformed Political League to form the ChristianUnion. He served as a Member of the House of Representatives from May 17, 1994 until February 22, 2007...
(CUChristianUnionThe ChristianUnion , abbreviated to CU, is a Dutch Christian democratic political party. A centrist party, the CU's policies combine social conservatism and soft euroscepticism with more centre-left positions on economic, immigration, and environmental issues.Founded in 2000 as a merger of the...
) replaced by Arie SlobArie SlobArie Slob is a Dutch politician and former history teacher. He has been a member of the Dutch House of Representatives for the ChristianUnion party since November 19, 2002. Since April 28, 2011 he has also been both Party leader and Parliamentary leader, in both cases succeeding André Rouvoet...
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2010
- June 17: CDAChristian Democratic AppealThe Christian Democratic Appeal is a centre-right Dutch Christian democratic political party. It suffered severe losses in the 2010 elections and fell from the first to the fourth place...
politicians Jan Peter BalkenendeJan Peter BalkenendeJan Pieter "Jan Peter" Balkenende is a Dutch politician of the party Christian Democratic Appeal .He was the Prime Minister of the Netherlands from 22 July 2002 until 14 October 2010, having led four coalition governments, cabinets Balkenende I, II, III and IV, none of which served a full...
and Jack de VriesJack de VriesJacob Gabe "Jack" de Vries is a retired Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal . He served as State Secretary for Defence from December 18, 2007 until May 14, 2010...
were elected but did not take their seats. Instead of them Hanke Bruins SlotHanke Bruins SlotHanke Gerdina Johannette Bruins Slot is a Dutch politician and former officer and hockey player. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal she has been an MP since June 17, 2010...
and Sander de RouweSander de RouweSander de Rouwe is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since 1 March 2007. He focuses on matters of traffic, transport, higher and science education, inland navigation and spatial planning.- External links :...
were installed. - September 7: exit Ab KlinkAb KlinkAbraham Klink is a former Dutch politician of Christian Democratic Appeal . He was Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport in the Fourth Balkenende cabinet.-External links: , Parlement & Politiek...
(CDAChristian Democratic UnionChristian Democratic Union may refer to:* Christian Democratic Union * Christian Democratic Union * Christian Democratic Union * Christian Democratic Union * Christian Democratic Union...
), replaced by Raymond KnopsRaymond KnopsRaymond Willem Knops is a Dutch politician and former officer. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he was an MP from October 11, 2005 to November 30, 2006, from March 1, 2007 to June 17, 2010 and is currently an MP since September 7, 2010, succeeding Ab Klink...
. - October 14: Rutte cabinet installed, exit CDAChristian Democratic UnionChristian Democratic Union may refer to:* Christian Democratic Union * Christian Democratic Union * Christian Democratic Union * Christian Democratic Union * Christian Democratic Union...
MPs Joop AtsmaJoop AtsmaJohannes Jan "Joop" Atsma is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal party . He is the State Secretary for Infrastructure and the Environment in the Cabinet Rutte serving since October 14, 2010...
, Marja van BijsterveldtMarja van BijsterveldtJanneke Marlene "Marja" van Bijsterveldt-Vliegenthart is a politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal. She is the Minister of Education, Culture and Science in the Cabinet Rutte since October 14, 2010.-Early life:...
, Jan Kees de JagerJan Kees de JagerJan Cornelis "Jan Kees" de Jager is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal . He is the Minister of Finance first in the Cabinet Balkenende IV from February 23, 2010 until October 14, 2010, and in the Cabinet Rutte since that date.He previously served as State Secretary for Finance...
and Maxime VerhagenMaxime VerhagenMaxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen is a Dutch politician in the Christian Democratic Appeal party. He is the Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation and Deputy Prime Minister since October 14, 2010 in the Cabinet Rutte.He previously served as a Member of the European Parliament for...
, and VVDPeople's Party for Freedom and DemocracyThe People's Party for Freedom and Democracy is a conservative-liberal political party located in the Netherlands. The VVD supports private enterprise in the Netherlands and is often perceived as an economic liberal party in contrast to the social-liberal Democrats 66 alongside which it sits in...
MPs Paul de KromPaul de KromPaul de Krom is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is the State Secretary for Social Affairs and Employment in the Cabinet Rutte serving since October 14, 2010. He previously served as a Member of the House of Representatives from January 30, 2003 until October...
, Mark RutteMark RutteMark Rutte is a Dutch politician who has been Prime Minister of the Netherlands since 14 October 2010, as well as Minister of General Affairs in the Rutte cabinet...
, Edith SchippersEdith SchippersEdith Ingeborg Schippers is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy , and was elected as deputy party leader in 2006. She was a Member of the House of Representatives from 2003 until 2010. On October 14, 2010 she became Minister of Health, Welfare and Sport.-References:...
, Fred TeevenFred TeevenFredrik "Fred" Teeven is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is the State Secretary for Security and Justice in the Cabinet Rutte since October 14, 2010....
, Frans WeekersFrans WeekersFrans Hubertus Henricus Weekers is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is the State Secretary for Finance in the Cabinet Rutte serving since October 14, 2010. He previously served as a Member of the House of Representatives from May 19, 1998 until May 23, 2002...
and Halbe ZijlstraHalbe ZijlstraHalbe Zijlstra is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is the State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science in the Cabinet Rutte serving since October 14, 2010. He previously served as a Member of the House of Representatives from November 30, 2006 until...
because they have become government members. - October 26: CDA politicians Jack BiskopJack BiskopJacobus Johannes Gerardus Maria Biskop is a Dutch psychologist and politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since October 26, 2010, focusing on education.- Biography :Biskop is born in the province of North Brabant and studied psychology at Tilburg...
, Bas Jan van BochoveBas Jan van BochoveBastiaan Jan van Bochove is a Dutch politician and former educator. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since October 26, 2010. He focuses on matters of housing, Kingdom relations and education.- External links :...
, Maarten HaverkampMaarten HaverkampMaarten Cornelis Haverkamp is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he was an MP from July 26, 2002 to June 17, 2010 and is currently an MP since October 26, 2010. He focuses on matters of mass media policy, aviation and public transport.- External links :...
and Pieter OmtzigtPieter OmtzigtPieter Herman Omtzigt is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he was an MP from June 3, 2003 to June 17, 2010 and is currently an MP since October 26, 2010. He focuses on matters of taxes, pensions and additions.- External links :...
, and VVD politicians Johan HouwersJohan HouwersJohan Houwers is a Dutch politician and real estate broker. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since October 26, 2010...
, Matthijs HuizingMatthijs HuizingMatthijs Egbert Huizing is a Dutch politician and former manager. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been a MP since October 26, 2010...
, René LeegteRené LeegteRené Willums Leegte is a Dutch politician and former businessman. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he is an MP since October 26, 2010. He focuses on matters of natural environment, sustainable development and energy.- References : - External links :...
, Bart de LiefdeBart de LiefdeBarthold Charles de Liefde is a Dutch politician and field hockey umpire. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy he has been an MP since October 26, 2010...
, Karin StrausKarin StrausKarin Cornelia Josepha Straus is a Dutch politician and former human resource management employee and management consultant. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since October 26, 2010...
and Joost TaverneJoost TaverneJoost Taverne is a Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . He is a Member of the House of Representatives since October 26, 2010....
replace these MPs. - November 19: exit James SharpeJames Sharpe (Dutch politician)James Emanuel Johan Willem Sharpe is a Dutch former politician, businessman and athlete of Aruban descent. As a member of the Party for Freedom he was an MP from June 17 till November 19, 2010...
(PVVParty for FreedomThe Party for Freedom is a Dutch right-wing political party. Founded in 2005 as the successor to Geert Wilders' one-man party in the House of Representatives, it won nine seats in the 2006 general election, making it the fifth largest party in parliament, and third largest opposition party. It...
). - November 23: James SharpeJames Sharpe (Dutch politician)James Emanuel Johan Willem Sharpe is a Dutch former politician, businessman and athlete of Aruban descent. As a member of the Party for Freedom he was an MP from June 17 till November 19, 2010...
replaced by Ino van den BesselaarIno van den BesselaarI.H.C. van den Besselaar is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Party for Freedom he has been an MP since November 23, 2010, succeeding James Sharpe. He focuses on matters of social affairs, pensions and government spending.- References : - External links :...
. - November 23: Mariko PetersMariko PetersMariko Peters is a Dutch politician and former civil servant and lawyer. She has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
(GLGreenLeftGreenLeft is a green political party operating in the Netherlands.GreenLeft was formed on 1 March 1989 as a merger of four left-wing political parties: the Communist Party of the Netherlands, Pacifist Socialist Party, the Political Party of Radicals and the Evangelical People's Party...
) on maternity leave, temporarily replaced by Rik GrashoffRik GrashoffHendrik Johannes Grashoff is a Dutch engineer and politician. He is a member of GroenLinks , a left-wing, Green political party. Since 23 November 2010 he has been a member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands...
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2011
- January 1: exit Ank Bijleveld (CDAChristian Democratic AppealThe Christian Democratic Appeal is a centre-right Dutch Christian democratic political party. It suffered severe losses in the 2010 elections and fell from the first to the fourth place...
). - January 11: Ank Bijleveld replaced by Marieke van der WerfMarieke van der WerfMaria Catharina Ida van der Werf is a Dutch politician. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal she has been an MP since January 11, 2011. She focuses on matters of sustainable development and cultural policy.- References : - External links :...
. - January 11: Sadet KarabulutSadet KarabulutSadet Karabulut is a Dutch politician and formercivil servant and trade unionist of Kurdish-Turkish descent. As a member of the Socialist Party she has been an MP since November 30, 2006. From January 11 till April 14, 2011 she was on maternity leave and therefore replaced by Rik Janssen...
(SPSocialist Party (Netherlands)The Socialist Party is a democratic socialist political party in the Netherlands. After the 2006 general election, the Socialist Party became one of the major parties of the Netherlands with 25 seats of 150, an increase of 16 seats. The party was in opposition against the fourth Balkenende cabinet...
) on maternity leave, replaced by Rik JanssenRik JanssenRik Arend Janssen is a Dutch politician and former businessman. As a member of the Socialist Party he was a temporary MP from January 11 till April 14, 2011, replacing Sadet Karabulut, who was on maternity leave. He focused on matters of security, judiciary, immigration and political asylum...
. - January 12: exit Femke HalsemaFemke Halsemais a former Dutch politician. She was a member of the House of Representatives from 1998 till 2011. She was also the leader of the GreenLeft parliamentary party in the House of Representatives from 2002 till 2010.-Pre-political career:...
(GLGreenLeftGreenLeft is a green political party operating in the Netherlands.GreenLeft was formed on 1 March 1989 as a merger of four left-wing political parties: the Communist Party of the Netherlands, Pacifist Socialist Party, the Political Party of Radicals and the Evangelical People's Party...
), replaced by Rik GrashoffRik GrashoffHendrik Johannes Grashoff is a Dutch engineer and politician. He is a member of GroenLinks , a left-wing, Green political party. Since 23 November 2010 he has been a member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands...
(already temporary member). - January 12: Niels van den BergeNiels van den BergeCornelis Niels van den Berge is a Dutch former politician. As a member of GreenLeft he was a temporary MP from January 12 till March 11, 2011, replacing Mariko Peters, who was on maternity leave...
(GL) temporary replacement of Mariko PetersMariko PetersMariko Peters is a Dutch politician and former civil servant and lawyer. She has been an MP since November 30, 2006... - March 11: return Mariko PetersMariko PetersMariko Peters is a Dutch politician and former civil servant and lawyer. She has been an MP since November 30, 2006...
, exit Niels van den BergeNiels van den BergeCornelis Niels van den Berge is a Dutch former politician. As a member of GreenLeft he was a temporary MP from January 12 till March 11, 2011, replacing Mariko Peters, who was on maternity leave...
. - April 12: Nebahat AlbayrakNebahat AlbayrakNebahat Albayrak is a Turkish-Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the Dutch Labour Party she is a former State Secretary for Justice in the Netherlands. Since May 12, 2010 she has been an MP. From April till August 2011 she was on maternity leave...
(PvdALabour Party (Netherlands)The Labour Party , is a social-democratic political party in the Netherlands. Since the 2003 Dutch General Election, the PvdA has been the second largest political party in the Netherlands. The PvdA was a coalition member in the fourth Balkenende cabinet following 22 February 2007...
) on maternity leave, temporarily replaced by Myrthe HilkensMyrthe HilkensMyrthe Hilkens is a Dutch journalist, non-fiction writer and former politician. As a member of the Labour Party she was a temporary member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands from April till August 2011. She was replacing Nebahat Albayrak, who was on maternity leave...
. - April 14: return Sadet KarabulutSadet KarabulutSadet Karabulut is a Dutch politician and formercivil servant and trade unionist of Kurdish-Turkish descent. As a member of the Socialist Party she has been an MP since November 30, 2006. From January 11 till April 14, 2011 she was on maternity leave and therefore replaced by Rik Janssen...
(SP), exit Rik JanssenRik JanssenRik Arend Janssen is a Dutch politician and former businessman. As a member of the Socialist Party he was a temporary MP from January 11 till April 14, 2011, replacing Sadet Karabulut, who was on maternity leave. He focused on matters of security, judiciary, immigration and political asylum...
. - May 18: exit André RouvoetAndré RouvoetAndré Rouvoet is a former Dutch politician of the ChristianUnion . First as a member of the RPF until the party merged with the Reformed Political League to form the ChristianUnion. He served as a Member of the House of Representatives from May 17, 1994 until February 22, 2007...
(CUChristianUnionThe ChristianUnion , abbreviated to CU, is a Dutch Christian democratic political party. A centrist party, the CU's policies combine social conservatism and soft euroscepticism with more centre-left positions on economic, immigration, and environmental issues.Founded in 2000 as a merger of the...
), replaced by Carola SchoutenCarola SchoutenC.J. Schouten is a Dutch politician. She is a member of the ChristianUnion and since May 18, 2011 also a member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, replacing André Rouvoet....
. - June 1: exit Atzo NicolaïAtzo NicolaïAtzo Nicolaï is a former Dutch politician of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy . Since 1 June 2011 he is a member of the board of directors of the Dutch chemical multinational DSM....
(VVDPeople's Party for Freedom and DemocracyThe People's Party for Freedom and Democracy is a conservative-liberal political party located in the Netherlands. The VVD supports private enterprise in the Netherlands and is often perceived as an economic liberal party in contrast to the social-liberal Democrats 66 alongside which it sits in...
), replaced by Ingrid de CaluwéIngrid de CaluwéIngrid Saskia Helena de Caluwé is a Dutch politician. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy she has been an MP since June 1, 2011...
. - June 30: exit Gerda VerburgGerda VerburgGerritje Verburg is a Dutch diplomat and former politician and trade union leader. Since July 1, 2011 she is Permanent Representative of the Netherlands to the Food and Agriculture Organization in Rome, succeeding former CDA politician Agnes van Ardenne...
(CDAChristian Democratic AppealThe Christian Democratic Appeal is a centre-right Dutch Christian democratic political party. It suffered severe losses in the 2010 elections and fell from the first to the fourth place...
), replaced by Michiel HoltackersMichiel HoltackersM.P.M. Holtackers is a Dutch politician and former police officer and trade union leader. As a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal he has been an MP since June 30, 2011, succeeding Gerda Verburg...
. - August 2: return Nebahat AlbayrakNebahat AlbayrakNebahat Albayrak is a Turkish-Dutch politician and former civil servant. As a member of the Dutch Labour Party she is a former State Secretary for Justice in the Netherlands. Since May 12, 2010 she has been an MP. From April till August 2011 she was on maternity leave...
(PvdA), exit Myrthe HilkensMyrthe HilkensMyrthe Hilkens is a Dutch journalist, non-fiction writer and former politician. As a member of the Labour Party she was a temporary member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands from April till August 2011. She was replacing Nebahat Albayrak, who was on maternity leave...
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