Sybrand van Haersma Buma
Sybrand Van Haersma Buma
Profile
Sybrand van Haersma Buma is a Dutch politician and jurist who has served as the Mayor of Leeuwarden since 2019. Previously, he was a prominent member of the House of Representatives from 2002 to 2019, serving as the parliamentary leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) from 2010 and as the party leader from 2012. Known for his focus on law and order, he has held various roles in the Dutch legal and political system, including a term as an informateur during the 2025 cabinet formation. In 2026, he was appointed to serve as the Vice-President of the Council of State.
Details
- Born
- 1965-07-30 · 60 years old
- Birth place
- Workum, Netherlands
- Education
- University of Groningen, Sidney Sussex College (University of Cambridge)
- Career
- Staff jurist at the Council of State, policy advisor at the Ministry of the Interior, municipal councilor of Leidschendam-Voorburg
