Henk Vermeer
Henk Vermeer | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 6 December 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1966 Uddel, Netherlands |
| Political party | Farmer–Citizen Movement (2019–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Harderwijk Anders (2017–2023) |
| Children | 2 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, foreign affairs, European affairs, and the interior.[2] As part of the 2023–2024 cabinet formation, Vermeer assisted Van der Plas in negotiations.[1]
House committees
Vermeer is on the following parliamentary committees:[3]
- Committee for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy
- Committee for Finances
- Delegation to the Benelux Parliamentary Assembly
- Presidium
- Public Expenditure Committee
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
| Year | Body | Party | Pos. | Votes | Result | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party seats | Individual | |||||||
| 2023 | House of Representatives | Farmer–Citizen Movement | 4 | 2,526 | 7 | Won | [4] | |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Henk Vermeer". Farmer–Citizen Movement (in Dutch). Retrieved 17 November 2024.
- ^ "Vermeer H. (BBB)". House of Representatives (in Dutch). Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "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.
