Cees van de Sanden

Cees van de Sanden is a Dutch politician and former attorney currently serving as a member of the Senate of the Netherlands. Born in 1962, he previously practiced law with a specialization in administrative law, representing municipalities in high-profile cases involving online conspiracy theories and public order. Initially active with the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), he became an independent politician in October 2025, citing a divergence from the party's core values. He has served as a rapporteur for European digital and AI legislative proposals.