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Henk Vermeer
Member of the House of Representatives
Assumed office
6 December 2023
Personal details
Born21 August 1966
Uddel, Netherlands
Political partyFarmer–Citizen Movement (2019–present)
Other political
affiliations		Harderwijk Anders (2017–2023)
Children2 children, 3 stepchildren

Henk Vermeer (born 21 August 1966 ) is a Dutch politician of the Farmer–Citizen Movement (BBB).

Early life and career

Vermeer was born in Uddel, and he has five younger siblings.[1] From 2018 to 2023, he was municipal councillor and parliamentary leader in Harderwijk on behalf of the local Harderwijk Anders party. His job was as director for an advertising agency.[1] He founded the Farmer–Citizen Movement (BBB) in 2019 together with Caroline van der Plas and Wim Groot Koerkamp. Vermeer served as the party's campaign leader and secretary, and Van der Plas called him her "work husband".[1] He was placed fourth on the party list in the November 2023 general election, and he was elected to the House of Representatives. He is the BBB's spokesperson for economic affairs, finances, climate, and pensions.[2] As part of the 2023–2024 cabinet formation, Vermeer assisted Van der Plas in negotiations.[1]

Personal life

Vermeer is married to Tineke, and he has suffered from a chronic lung infection since around 2010. He officiates as a football referee as a hobby.[1]

Electoral history

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Electoral history of Henk Vermeer
Year Body Party Pos. Votes Result Ref.
Party seats Individual
2023 House of Representatives Farmer–Citizen Movement 4 2,526 7 Won [3]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Verweij, Elodie; Hoedeman, Jan (16 March 2024). "Dit is de steun en toeverlaat van Caroline van der Plas: 'Caroline is het hoofd van BBB, Henk de nek'" [This is the support of Caroline van der Plas: 'Caroline is the head of BBB, Henk the neck']. Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 19 March 2024.
  2. ^ "Henk Vermeer". Farmer–Citizen Movement (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Proces-verbaal van de uitslag van de verkiezing van de Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal 2023 d.d. 4 december 2023" [Report of the results of the election of the House of Representatives on 4 December 2023] (PDF). Dutch Electoral Council (in Dutch). 4 December 2023. pp. 125–182, 245. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
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