Born on 11 April 1983 in Breda, married, 2 children
Party: Christian Democratic Alliance (CDA)
The world around us is changing, and our freedom and prosperity are under pressure. I’m optimistic that, together with our European and international partners, we can protect our position in the world – by looking beyond our borders and collaborating with countries that share our values, and by entering into new strategic partnerships. This is how we can make the Netherlands and Europe stronger, for ourselves and for future generations.
- Foreign policy
- Europe (incl. Common Foreign and Security Policy, CFSP)
- International cultural policy
- 23 February 2026
Appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Jetten government - 2 July 2019 – 23 February 2026
Member of the European Parliament, spokesperson for energy, industry, research & innovation, digitalisation, space, transport, mobility and tourism
As of February 2024: CDA delegation leader in the European Parliament - March 2015 – June 2019
Adviser on sustainability and responsible management, PwC Nederland - August 2009 – March 2015
Policy officer and political adviser, European Parliament
- 2018 – 2019
Postgraduate course in Energy and Climate, University of Antwerp - 2007 – 2009
MA in Public Administration, Tilburg University (including Erasmus programme at KU Leuven) - 2004 – 2007
BA in Public Administration, Tilburg University
- 2023 – 2026
Member of the advisory board, Bouvigne Water Academy (platform for knowledge exchange and cooperation) - 2023 – 2026
Member of the patrons board, Hartman Young Professionals for Europe (HYPE network) - 2024
Lead candidate for the CDA in the European Parliament elections - 2022
Member of the CDA Brabant provincial council review committee - 2017 – 2019
Leader of the CDA group in Breda municipal council
News
Budget Day 2026: extra money to support Ukraine and for development cooperation
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