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Bernard Johannes "Joost" Eerdmans (born 9 January 1971) is a Dutch politician, broadcaster and former civil servant who has served as Leader of JA21 since 18 December 2020, a party he co-founded with Annabel Nanninga. Elected to the House of Representatives in the 2021 general election, he took office on 31 March 2021. Eerdmans had previously served as a member of the House of Representatives from 23 May 2002 until 30 November 2006 for the Pim Fortuyn List (LPF) and as an Independent.
Quick Facts Leader of JA21, Deputy ...
Joost Eerdmans | |
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Leader of JA21 | |
Assumed office 18 December 2020 | |
Deputy | Annabel Nanninga |
Preceded by | Position established |
Parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives | |
Assumed office 31 March 2021 | |
In office 25 September 2006 – 30 November 2006 | |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
Assumed office 31 March 2021 | |
In office 23 May 2002 – 30 November 2006 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Bernard Johannes Eerdmans (1971-01-09) 9 January 1971 (age 53) Harderwijk, Netherlands |
Political party | JA21 (since 2020) Livable Rotterdam (since 2013) |
Other political affiliations | Christian Democratic Appeal (until 2002) Pim Fortuyn List (2002–2004) Independent (2004–2006) One NL (2006) Forum for Democracy (2020) |
Spouse |
Femke Bouka (m. 2006) |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Rotterdam |
Alma mater | Erasmus University Rotterdam (MPA) Indiana University (MPA) |
Occupation | Politician Civil servant Management consultant Political consultant Television presenter Television producer Radio presenter Political pundit Columnist Author |
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