Netherlands

Henk Jumelet is a Dutch politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) since 2025. Prior to his national parliamentary career, he was active in regional politics in the province of Drenthe, where he served as a deputy (gedeputeerde). Jumelet, who was born in 1962, is married and has been noted for his public reflections on personal loss during his transition to national office. He continues to represent the interests of his constituents in the Dutch parliament.

Annette Raijer is a Dutch politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives. She was elected to the national parliament following the 2025 Dutch general election, where she appeared on the candidate list for the Party for Freedom (PVV). Prior to her national legislative career, she served as a council member in the municipality of Almere. Her political work focuses on representing the interests of her constituents in Flevoland at the national level.

Luciënne Boelsma-Hoekstra is a Dutch politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives, having been elected to the position in 2025. Prior to her national parliamentary career, she served as a member of the Municipal Council of De Fryske Marren from 2018 to 2025. Born in 1972, she has transitioned from local governance to national legislative duties, representing her constituents in the Dutch parliament.

Marieke Vellinga-Beemsterboer is a Dutch politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since November 2025. Elected via preferential votes, she represents the Democrats 66 (D66) party. Before entering national politics, she served as an alderman in Vlieland and as a councillor in Súdwest-Fryslân. Her professional background includes working as an English teacher and as an advisor for literacy organizations. In parliament, she focuses on issues concerning water management, the Wadden region, shipping, horticulture, and animal welfare.

Maarten Goudzwaard is a Dutch politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives, having been elected in the 2025 Dutch general election. He previously held a temporary seat in the House in 2022 and has served as a member of the Provincial Council of Friesland since 2019. Originally a member of the Forum for Democracy, Goudzwaard joined the JA21 party in 2020 following disagreements with the party's leadership. Before his political career, he worked in various roles including as a tax hotline supervisor, a telecom and insurance team leader, and a production manager.

Alexander Kops is a Dutch politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives for the Party for Freedom (PVV) since 2017. Before his tenure in the House, he served in the Senate from 2014 to 2017 and was a member of the Provincial Council of Gelderland. A former German language teacher, Kops has focused his parliamentary work on portfolios including education, social affairs, housing, energy, climate, and medical ethics. He is also an author who published a poetry collection in 2015.

Freek Jansen is a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Forum for Democracy (FvD) party between 2021 and 2026. A political science graduate from the University of Amsterdam, he was instrumental in establishing the FvD youth wing in 2017 and served as its chair. Throughout his career, Jansen has been a prominent figure within the party, often associated with nationalist and right-wing populist views, including strong opposition to mass immigration and concerns regarding the perceived decline of Western civilization. He resigned from his parliamentary seat in May 2026 following the birth of his child.

Wieke Paulusma is a Dutch politician and health professional serving as a member of the House of Representatives since 2021. A member of the social liberal party Democrats 66 (D66), she previously served on the Groningen municipal council from 2014 to 2021. Her political career is defined by her extensive background in healthcare management and nursing, focusing on policy areas such as curative care, mental health, and public health. She is recognized for her advocacy in local democracy and healthcare reform, including initiatives to improve regional medical access and vaccination policies.

Jimmy Dijk is a Dutch politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives since April 2023 and as the parliamentary leader of the Socialist Party (SP) since December 2023. Before entering national politics, he served on the municipal council of Groningen for over a decade. A sociologist by training, Dijk focuses on healthcare, finance, and European policy, advocating for class struggle and opposing the influence of neoliberalism in the Dutch political landscape.

Hilde Wendel is a Dutch politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands. A member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), she was elected to the national parliament in 2025. Prior to her legislative career, she served as the chair of the JOVD, the youth organization affiliated with the VVD. Wendel resides in Groningen and completed her studies in Friesland before entering national politics.

Sandra Mariët Beckerman is a Dutch politician and archaeologist who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2017. Before entering national politics, she was a member of the Provincial Council of Groningen from 2007 to 2017 and worked as a PhD archaeologist specializing in ceramic analysis at the University of Groningen. As a representative for the Socialist Party, she focuses on a wide range of policy areas including housing, economy, agriculture, gas extraction, climate, education, and culture.

René Claassen is a Dutch politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives. Born in 1971, he spent over two decades working as a hospital nurse and later as a healthcare educator and manager at the Zuyd University of Applied Sciences. He entered politics in 2019, serving on the Provincial Council of Limburg and the municipal council of Landgraaf before his election to the national parliament in 2023. Initially representing the Party for Freedom (PVV), he joined the newly formed Markuszower Group in 2026 following disagreements over party leadership. His political focus includes healthcare policy and regional economic issues.

Silvio Erkens is a Dutch politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2021. A member of the conservative-liberal People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), he focuses on climate, energy policy, and electoral reform. Before his parliamentary career, he worked as a consultant for the Boston Consulting Group and held positions at the United Nations. Erkens is a strong advocate for nuclear power as a climate mitigation strategy and has been active in shaping Dutch energy policy, including efforts to increase domestic gas extraction and improve consumer protections in the energy market.

Marc Vervuurt is a Dutch politician who currently serves as a member of the House of Representatives, having been elected to the position in 2025. Prior to his national parliamentary career, he established himself in local politics by serving as a municipal councillor in Venlo starting in 2022. Born in 1993, Vervuurt represents a new generation of Dutch political figures transitioning from local governance to the national legislative stage.

Alisha Müller is a Dutch politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since February 2026. Prior to her election to the national parliament, she held a significant administrative role as the head of the Policy and Operations Evaluation Department within the Ministry of Defence. Representing the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy, she transitioned from a career in government policy evaluation to legislative service, where she currently focuses on national policy and parliamentary oversight.

André Flach is a Dutch politician serving as a member of the House of Representatives for the Reformed Political Party (SGP) since November 2023. Before his election to the national parliament, he served as a municipal councillor in Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht from 2006 to 2023. Flach is known for his focus on social and economic issues, including the Dutch housing shortage, which he attributes to factors such as migration and divorce rates. He has advocated for proactive government interventions, such as the establishment of municipal relationship counseling offices to address social stability. In 2024, he was recognized by the National Political Index as one of the most diligent members of the House.

Annabel Nanninga is a Dutch politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2025. A former journalist and blogger, she co-founded the right-wing party JA21 in 2020 alongside Joost Eerdmans. Her political career includes serving as a member of the Amsterdam Municipal Council, the Provincial Council of North Holland, and the Senate. Nanninga is known for her conservative political views and has previously worked as a columnist and managing editor for various online media platforms.

Chris Jansen is a Dutch politician and member of the House of Representatives, representing the right-wing populist Party for Freedom (PVV). Born in 1966, he previously worked for two decades in the telecommunications and IT sectors before entering local politics in Almere in 2010. Jansen has held various roles, including serving as a member of the States of Flevoland and as State Secretary for Public Transport and the Environment in the Schoof cabinet from 2024 to 2025. Throughout his career, he has remained a loyal supporter of PVV leader Geert Wilders, often advocating for conservative policies and maintaining a consistent presence in both local and national governance.

Chris Stoffer is a Dutch politician who has served as the leader of the Reformed Political Party (SGP) since August 2023. A civil engineer by profession, he previously worked for Rijkswaterstaat and served as a municipal councilor in Nunspeet from 2002 to 2018. Stoffer has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2018. Known for a more activist political style, he has been a vocal supporter of Israel, organizing protests and advocating for strong stances against Hamas. He is a member of the Reformed Congregations in the Netherlands.

Christine Teunissen is a Dutch politician representing the Party for the Animals. She has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2021, following a career that included serving in the Senate and on the municipal council of The Hague. A history graduate from Leiden University, she previously worked as a press secretary for her party. In parliament, Teunissen has focused on diverse policy areas including economic affairs, finance, and defense, notably leading a successful motion to block commercial aviation at Lelystad Airport.

Diederik Boomsma is a Dutch politician, author, and journalist currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives for the JA21 party. Previously, he was a long-serving member of the Amsterdam Municipal Council for the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), where he was recognized for his advocacy on behalf of local residents and his focus on conservative values. Boomsma later joined the New Social Contract (NSC) party, serving in parliament from 2024 to 2025 before switching to JA21. Throughout his career, he has been a vocal proponent of stricter immigration controls, the rule of law, and a return to traditional Christian Democratic principles.

Felix Klos is a Dutch-American politician, historian, and political scientist currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands. A member of the social-liberal party Democrats 66 (D66), he was elected to parliament in the 2025 general election. Prior to his legislative career, Klos gained recognition as an author and academic, specializing in European integration and the political legacy of Winston Churchill. His scholarly work, including the book 'Churchill on Europe', has focused on the historical context of European unity and the UK's relationship with the European Union.

Femke Wiersma is a Dutch politician and former agricultural lobbyist who currently serves as a member of the House of Representatives. Before her parliamentary career, she gained prominence as a vocal advocate for extensive dairy farmers and served as the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature in the Schoof cabinet from 2024 to 2026. Her political career includes a tenure on the Provincial Executive of Friesland, where she focused on agricultural and rural policy. Wiersma is known for her advocacy for farmers' interests and her critical stance on national nitrogen emissions regulations.

Gidi Markuszower is an Israeli-Dutch politician currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives. Initially a long-time member of the Party for Freedom (PVV), he served in the Senate from 2015 to 2017 before entering the House. Known for his right-wing populist views, he has been a vocal advocate for strict immigration policies and strong support for Israel. In January 2026, he left the PVV to co-found the independent parliamentary group De Nederlandse Alliantie. His career has been marked by significant controversy, including security-related investigations and intense public debate regarding his rhetoric on asylum seekers.

Harry Bevers is a Dutch politician representing the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He served as a member of the Leeuwarden municipal council from 2010 to 2022 before joining the House of Representatives in 2022. After a brief departure in 2023, he returned to the House in July 2024. Throughout his parliamentary career, he has focused on portfolios including water management, poverty and debt assistance, long-term care, and medical ethics. As of May 2026, he is on sick leave.

Jan Struijs is a Dutch politician and former police official currently serving as a member of the House of Representatives. Before entering national politics, he dedicated 33 years to various positions within the police force and served as the President of the Dutch Police Union (NPB) from 2016 to 2023. In 2025, he was selected as the top candidate for the 50PLUS party, focusing his political platform on the protection and representation of the interests of the elderly in the Netherlands.

Jantine Zwinkels is a Dutch politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2025. Prior to her national parliamentary career, she was active in local government, serving as a municipal councillor in Utrecht starting in 2018. During her time in Utrecht, she also held the position of group leader for the Christian Democratic Appeal beginning in 2021. She continues to represent the interests of her party at the national level.