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Look for biographies of the leaders (in Spanish) at CIDOB's website. See also the CIDOB page detailing the Dutch Governments since 1945.
Late parties: ARP: Anti-Revolutionary Party (1878-1980) - SDAP: Social Democratic Labour Party (1894-1946) - VDB: Liberal Democratic League (1948) - CDU: Christian Democratic Union (1946) - CHU: Christian Historical Union (1908-1980) - SDP: Social Democratic Party (1909-1919) - CPH/CPN: Communist Party of Holland (1919-1991) - PPR: Political Party Radicals (1968-1990) - KVP: Catholic People's Party (1922-1980) - VDB: Liberal Democratic League (1946) - GPV: Reformed Political Alliance (1948-2004) - PSP: Pacifist Socialist Party (1957-1990) - NEV: National Evangelic Alliance (1966-1975) - ARJC: Anti-Revolutionary Youth Contact (1971-1975) - RPF: Reformed Political Federation (1975-2004) - EPV: Evangelic Progressive People's Party (1978-1981) - EVP: Evangelic People's Party (1981-1991) - NNP: New National Party (1998-2005) - LN: Livable Netherlands (1999-2007) - LPF: List Pim Fortuyn (2002-2008)
Current parties: SGP: Political Reformed Party (1918) - PvdA: Labour Party (1946) - VVD: People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (1948) - D66: Democrats 66 (1966) - SP: Socialist Party (1972) - CDA: Christian Democratic Appeal (1980) - GL: GroenLinks (Green Left, 1990) - PvdD: Party for the Animals (2002) - CU: Christian Union (2004) - PVV: Party for Freedom (2006) - DENK (2015) - FvD: Forum for Democracy (2016) - BBB: FarmerCitizen Movement (2019) - NSC: New Social Contract (2023)
Kings
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Wilhelmina 23 Nov 1890 - 4 Sep 1948 (1962)
Juliana 4 Sep 1948 - 30 Apr 1980 (2004)
Beatrix 30 Apr 1980 - 30 Apr 2013
Willem-Alexander 30 Apr 2013 -
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Minister-Presidents
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Pieter Sjoerds Gerbrandy 4 Sep 1940 - 25 Jun 1945 (1961) ARP
Willem Schermerhorn 25 Jun 1945 - 3 Jul 1946 (1977) VDB/PvdA
Louis Joseph Maria Beel 3 Jul 1946 - 7 Aug 1948 (1977) KVP
Willem Drees 7 Aug 1948 - 22 Dec 1958 (1988) PvdA
Louis Joseph Maria Beel 22 Dec 1958 - 19 May 1959 (1977) KVP
Jan Eduard de Quay 19 May 1959 - 24 Jul 1963 (1985) KVP
Victor Gιrard Marie Marijnen 24 Jul 1963 - 14 Apr 1965 (1975) KVP
Joseph Maria Laurens Theo (Jo) Cals 14 Apr 1965 - 22 Nov 1966 (1971) KVP
Jelle Zijlstra 22 Nov 1966 - 5 Apr 1967 (2001) ARP
Petrus Josephus Sietse (Piet) de Jong 5 Apr 1967 - 6 Jul 1971 (2016) KVP
Barend Willem Biesheuvel 6 Jul 1971 - 11 May 1973 (2001) ARP
Johannes Marten (Joop) den Uyl 11 May 1973 - 19 Dec 1977 (1987) PvdA
Andreas Maria (Dries) van Agt 19 Dec 1977 - 4 Nov 1982 (2024) KVP/CDA
Rudolphus Frans Marie (Ruud) Lubbers 4 Nov 1982 - 22 Aug 1994 (2018) CDA
Willem (Wim) Kok 22 Aug 1994 - 22 Jul 2002 (2018) PvdA
Jan Peter Balkenende 22 Jul 2002 - 14 Oct 2010 CDA
Mark Rutte 14 Oct 2010 - VVD
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Deputy Minister-Presidents
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Willem Drees 24 Jun 1945 7 Aug 1948 (1988) SDAP/PvdA
Josephus R. H. (Josef) van Schaik 7 Aug 1948 15 Mar 1951 (1962) KVP
Franciscus G. C. J. M. (Frans) Teulings 15 Mar 1951 2 Sep 1952 (1966) KVP
Louis Joseph Maria Beel 2 Sep 1952 7 Oct 1956 (1977) KVP
Antoon Arnold Marie (Teun) Struycken 13 Oct 1956 19 May 1959 (1977) KVP
Hendrik Albertus (Henk) Korthals 19 May 1959 24 Jul 1963 (1976) VVD
Barend Willem Biesheuvel 24 Jul 1963 14 Apr 1965 (2001) ARP
Anne Vondeling 14 Apr 1965 22 Nov 1966 (1979) PvdA
Barend Willem Biesheuvel 14 Apr 1965 22 Nov 1966 (2001) ARP
Jan Eduard de Quay 22 Nov 1966 5 Apr 1967 (1985) KVP
Barend Willem Biesheuvel 22 Nov 1966 5 Apr 1967 (2001) ARP
Hendrikus Johannes (Johan) Witteveen 5 Apr 1967 6 Jul 1971 (2019) VVD
Johannes Age (Joop) Bakker 5 Apr 1967 6 Jul 1971 (2003) ARP
Roelof Johannes Nelissen 6 Jul 1971 11 May 1973 (2019) KVP
Willem Jacob (Molly) Geertsema 6 Jul 1971 11 May 1973 (1991) VVD
Andreas Maria (Dries) van Agt 11 May 1973 8 Sep 1977 (2024) KVP
W. F. (Gaius) de Gaay Fortman 8 Sep 1977 19 Dec 1977 (1997) ARP
Hans Wiegel 19 Dec 1977 11 Sep 1981 VVD
Johannes Marten (Joop) den Uyl l1 Sep 1981 29 May 1982 (1987) PvdA
Jan Cornelis Terlouw l1 Sep 1981 4 Nov 1982 D66
Gijsbert M. V. (Gijs) van Aardenne 4 Nov 1982 14 Jul 1986 (1995) VVD
Rudolf Willem de Korte 14 Jul 1986 7 Nov 1989 (2020) VVD
Willem (Wim) Kok 7 Nov 1989 22 Aug 1994 (2018) PvdA
Henri Frans (Hans) Dijkstal 22 Aug 1994 3 Aug 1998 (2010) VVD
Hendrik Anton (Hans) van Mierlo 22 Aug 1994 3 Aug 1998 (2010) D66
Annemarie Jorritsma-Lebbink 3 Aug 1998 22 Jul 2002 VVD
Else (Els) Borst-Eilers 3 Aug 1998 22 Jul 2002 (2014) D66
Eduard Jan Bomhoff 22 Jul 2002 16 Oct 2002 LPF
Johannes Wijnandus (Johan) Remkes 22 Jul 2002 27 May 2003 VVD
Roelf Hendrick de Boer 18 Oct 2002 27 May 2003 LPF
Thomas Carolus (Thom) de Graaf 27 May 2003 23 Mar 2005 D66
Gerrit Zalm 27 May 2003 22 Feb 2007 VVD
Laurens Jan Brinkhorst 31 Mar 2005 3 Jul 2006 D66
Wouter Jacob Bos 22 Feb 2007 23 Feb 2010 PvdA
Andrι Rouvoet 22 Feb 2007 14 Oct 2010 CU
Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen 14 Oct 2010 5 Nov 2012 CDA
Lodewijk Frans Asscher 5 Nov 2012 26 Oct 2017 PvdA
Hugo Mattheόs de Jonge 26 Oct 2017 - 10 Jan 2022 CDA
Karin Hildur (Kajsa) Ollongren 26 Oct 2017 - 1 Nov 2019 D66
Cornelia Johanna (Carola) Schouten 26 Oct 2017 - CU
Wouter Koolmees 1 Nov 2019 - 14 May 2020 D66 (acting)
Karin Hildur (Kajsa) Ollongren 14 May 2020 - 10 Jan 2022 D66
Sigrid Agnes Maria Kaag 10 Jan 2022 - 8 Jan 2024 D66
Wopke Bastiaan Hoekstra 10 Jan 2022 - 1 Sep 2023 CDA
Karien van Gennip 5 Sep 2023 - CDA
Rob Arnoldus Adrianus Jetten 8 Jan 2024 - D66
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Ministers of Foreign Affairs
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Eelco Nicolaas van Kleffens 19 Aug 1939 - 1 Mar 1946 (1983) n/p
Jan Herman van Roijen 1 Mar 1946 - 3 Jul 1946 (1991) n/p
Carel Godfried Willem Hendrik,
Baron van den Boetzelaer van Oosterhout 3 Jul 1946 - 7 Aug 1948 (1986) n/p
Dirk Uipko Stikker 7 Aug 1948 - 2 Sep 1952 (1979) VVD
Johann (Jan) Willem Beyen 2 Sep 1952 - 13 Oct 1956 (1976) n/p
Joseph Marie Antoine Hubert Luns 13 Oct 1956 - 6 Jul 1971 (2002) KVP
Wilhelmus Klaes Norbert Schmelzer 6 Jul 1971 - 11 May 1973 (2008) KVP
Max van der Stoel 11 May 1973 - 19 Dec 1977 (2011) PvdA
Christoph Albert (Chris) van der Klaauw 19 Dec 1977 - 11 Sep 1981 (2005) VVD
Max van der Stoel 11 Sep 1981 - 30 May 1982 (2011) PvdA
Andreas Maria (Dries) van Agt 30 May 1982 - 4 Nov 1982 (2024) CDA
Hans van den Broek 4 Nov 1982 - 2 Jan 1993 CDA
Pieter Hendrik Kooijmans 2 Jan 1993 - 22 Aug 1994 (2013) CDA
Hendrik Anton (Hans) van Mierlo 22 Aug 1994 - 3 Aug 1998 (2010) D66
Jozias Johannes van Aartsen 3 Aug 1998 - 22 Jul 2002 VVD
Jakob Gijsbert (Jaap) de Hoop Scheffer 22 Jul 2002 - 1 Dec 2003 CDA
Bernard Rudolf (Ben) Bot 1 Dec 2003 - 22 Feb 2007 CDA
Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen 22 Feb 2007 - 14 Oct 2010 CDA
Uriλl (Uri) Rosenthal 14 Oct 2010 - 5 Nov 2012 VVD
Franciscus C. G. M. (Frans) Timmermans 5 Nov 2012 - 17 Oct 2014 PvdA
Albert Gerard (Bert) Koenders 17 Oct 2014 - 26 Oct 2017 PvdA
Halbe Zijlstra 26 Oct 2017 - 13 Feb 2018 VVD
Sigrid Agnes Maria Kaag 13 Feb 2018 - 7 Mar 2018 D66 (acting)
Stephanus Abraham (Stef) Blok 7 Mar 2018 - 25 May 2021 VVD
Sigrid Agnes Maria Kaag 25 May 2021 - 17 Sep 2021 D66
Thomas Justinus A. M. (Tom) de Bruijn 17 Sep 2021 - 24 Sep 2011 D66 (acting)
Hubertus Petrus Maria (Ben) Knapen 24 Sep 2021 - 10 Jan 2022 CDA
Wopke Bastiaan Hoekstra 10 Jan 2022 - 1 Sep 2023 CDA
Liesje Schreinemacher 1 Sep 2023 - VVD (acting)
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Ministers of Defence
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Otto Cornelis van Lidth de Jeude 1942-1945 (1952) LSP
James Marnix de Booy 1945 (1969) n/p (acting)
Jan Eduard de Quay 1945 (1985) RKSP
Johannes (Jo) Meynen 1945-1946 (1980) ARP
Alexander Helenus Johannes Fiιvez 1946-1948 (1949) KVP
Willem Frederik (Wim) Schokking 1948-1950 (1960) CHU
Hendrik Laurentius s'Jacobs 1950-1951 (1967) n/p
Cornelis (Kees) Staf 1951-1959 (1971) CHU
Sidney James van den Bergh 1959 (1977) VVD
Jan Eduard de Quay 1959 (1985) KVP (acting)
Simon Hendrik (Sim) Visser 1959-1963 (1983) VVD
Petrus Josephus Sietse (Piet) de Jong 1963-1967 (2016) KVP
Willem Den Toom 1967-1971 (1998) VVD
Henri Johan (Hans) de Koster 1971-1973 (1992) VVD
Hendrikus (Henk) Vredeling 1973-1977 (2007) PvdA
Abraham (Bram) Stemerdink 1977 PvdA
Roelof Johannes Hendrik Kruisinga 1977-1978 (2012) CHU
Jan de Koning 1978 (1994) ARP (acting)
Willem Scholten 1978-1980 (2005) CHU
Pieter Boudewijn Richard de Geus 1980-1981 (2004) CDA
Hendrik Anton (Hans) van Mierlo 1981-1982 (2010) D66
Jacob (Job) de Ruiter 1982-1986 (2015) CDA
Willem Frederik (Wim) van Eekelen 1986-1988 VVD
Pieter (Piet) Bukman 1998 (2022) CDA (acting)
Frederik (Frits) Bolkestein 1988-1989 VVD
Aurelus Louis (Relus) ter Beek 1989-1994 (2008) PvdA
Joris Jacob Clemens Voorhoeve 1994-1998 VVD
Franciscus Hendricus (Frank) de Grave 1998-2002 VVD
Albert Hendrik (Benk) Korthals 2002 VVD
Henricus Gregorius Jozeph (Henk) Kamp 2002-2007 VVD
Eimert van Middelkoop 2007-2010 CU
Johannes Stefanus Joseph (Hans) Hillen 2010-2012 CDA
Jeanine Antoinette Hennis-Plasschaert 2012-2017 VVD
Klaas H. D. M. Dijkhoff 2017 VVD
Anna T. B. (Ank) Bijleveld-Schouten 2017-2021 CDA
Ferdinand B. J. (Ferd) Grapperhaus 2021 CDA (acting)
Henricus Gregorius Jozeph (Henk) Kamp 2021-2022 VVD
Karin Hildur (Kajsa) Ollongren 2022- D66
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Chairmen of the Eerste Kamer (First Chamber) of the States-General (Parliament)
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Willem Lodewijk,
baron de Vos van Steenwijk 1929-1946 (1947) CHU
Roelof Kranenburg 1946-1951 (1956) PvdA
Jan Anne Jonkman 1951-1966 (1976) PvdA
Jannes Pieter Mazure 1966-1969 (1990) PvdA
Maarten de Niet Gerritzoon 1969-1973 (1979) PvdA
Theodorus (Theo) Thurlings 1973-1983 (1997) KVP/CDA
Petrus A. J. M. (Piet) Steenkamp 1983-1991 (2016) CDA
Herman Diederik Tjeenk Willink 1991-1997 PvdA
Frederik (Frits) Korthals Altes 1997-2001 VVD
Gerardus Johannes Maria (Gerrit) Braks 2001-2003 (2017) CDA
Yvonne E. M. A. Timmerman-Buck 2003-2009 CDA
P. R. H. M. (Renι) van der Linden 2009-2011 CDA
Godefridus Jan (Fred) de Graaf 2011-2013 VVD
Anneke (Ankie) Broekers-Knol 2013-2019 VVD
Jan Anthonie Bruijn 2019- VVD
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Chairmen of the Tweede Kamer (Second Chamber) of the States-General (Parliament)
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J. R. H. (Josef) van Schaik 1937-1948 (1962) KVP
Leonardus Gerardus Kortenhorst 1948-1963 (1963) KVP
Frans Joseph Fritz Marie van Thiel 1963-1972 (1993) KVP
Anne Vondeling 1972-1979 (1979) PvdA
Dirk (Dick) Dolman 1979-1989 (2019) PvdA
Willem (Wim) Joost Deetman 1989-1996 CDA
Pieter (Piet) Bukman 1996-1998 (2022) CDA
Jetlje van Nieuwenhoven 1998-2002 PvdA
Frans Willy Weisglas 2002-2006 VVD
Gerardina Alida (Gerdi) Verbeet 2006-2012 PvdA
Anouchka van Miltenburg 2012-2015 VVD
Khadija Arib 2016-2021 PvdA
Vera Alida Bergkamp 2021-2023 D66
Roelien Jakoba Kamminga 2023 VVD (acting)
Martin Bosma 2023- PVV
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PVV was founded on 22 Feb 2006 as a split from VVD.
Leaders of CDA
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Party leaders
Andreas Maria (Dries) van Agt 1976-1982 (2024)
Rudolphus Frans Marie (Ruud) Lubbers 1982-1994 (2018)
Leonard Cornelis (Elco) Brinkman 1994
Enneόs Heerma 1994-1997 (1999)
Jakob Gijsbert (Jaap) de Hoop Scheffer 1997-2001
Jan Peter Balkenende 2001-2010
Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen 2010-2012
Sybrand van Haersma Buma 2012-2019
Hugo Mattheόs (Hugo) de Jonge 2020
Wopke Bastiaan Hoekstra 2020-2023
Hendrik (Henri) Bontenbal 2023-
Parliamentary leaders (leaders in the Second Chamber of the States-General)
Willem (Wim) Aantjes 1977 (2015)
Andreas Maria (Dries) van Agt 1977 (2024)
Willem (Wim) Aantjes 1977-1978 (2015)
Rudolphus Frans Marie (Ruud) Lubbers 1978-1981 (2018)
Andreas Maria (Dries) van Agt 1981 (2024)
Rudolphus Frans Marie (Ruud) Lubbers 1981-1982 (2018)
Berend (Bert) de Vries 1982-1986
Rudolphus Frans Marie (Ruud) Lubbers 1986 (2018)
Berend (Bert) de Vries 1986-1989
Rudolphus Frans Marie (Ruud) Lubbers 1989 (2018)
Leonard Cornelis (Elco) Brinkman 1989-1994
Enneόs Heerma 1994-1997 (1999)
Jakob Gijsbert (Jaap) de Hoop Scheffer 1997-2001
Jan Peter Balkenende 2001-2002
Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen 2002-2003
Jan Peter Balkenende 2003
Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen 2003-2006
Jan Peter Balkenende 2006-2007
Petrus (Pieter) L. B. A. van Geel 2007-2010
Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen 2010
Sybrand van Haersma Buma 2010-2019
Pieter Enneόs Heerma 2019-2021
Wopke Bastiaan Hoekstra 2021-2002
Pieter Enneόs Heerma 2022-2023
Hendrik (Henri) Bontenbal 2023-
Chairman of the CDA federation
Petrus A. J. M. (Piet) Steenkamp 1975-1980 (2016)
Chairpersons
Pieter (Piet) Bukman 1980-1986 (2022)
Gijsbert Johan (Bert) Fleers 1986
Wilhelmus Gijsbertus (Wim) van Velzen 1987-1994
P. C. (Tineke) Lodders-Elfferich 1994-1995
J. J. M. (Hans) Helgers 1995-1999
Marnix Leonard A. (Marnix) van Rij 1999-2001
Berend (Bert) de Vries 2001-2002 (acting)
Marja van Bijsterveldt-Vliegenthart 2002-2007
Peter van Heeswijk 2007-2010
Hinderk (Henk) Bleker 2010 (acting)
Renate Westerlaken-Loos 2010 (interim)
Jantje W. Elisabeth (Liesbeth) Spies 2010-2011
Gerhardine Ruth Peetoom 2011-2019
Rutger Ploum 2019-2021
Joannes Franciscus (Hans) Huibers 2021-
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CDA was founded in 1975 as a federation of ARP, CHU and KVP. The three parties established a single parliamentary caucus in 1977 and merged to form a single party on 11 Oct 1980.
Leaders of PvdA
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Party leaders
Willem Drees 1946-1958 (1988)
Jacobus Albertus W. (Jaap) Burger 1958-1962 (1986)
Anne Vondeling 1962-1966 (1979)
Johannes Marten (Joop) den Uyl 1966-1986 (1987)
Willem (Wim) Kok 1986-2001 (2018)
Adrianus Petrus Wilhelmus (Ad) Melkert 2001-2002
Wouter Jacob Bos 2002-2010
Marius Job Cohen 2010-2012
Diederik Maarten Samsom 2012-2016
Lodewijk Frans Asscher 2016-2021
Elisabeth M. J. (Lilianne) Ploumen 2021-2022
Attje Harma Kuiken 2022-2023
Franciscus C. G. M. (Frans) Timmermans 2023-
Parliamentary leaders (leaders in the Second Chamber of the States-General)
Marinus van der Goes van Naters 1945-1951 (2005)
Leendert Antonie Donker 1951-1952 (1956)
Jacobus Albertus W. (Jaap) Burger 1952-1962 (1986)
Anne Vondeling 1962-1965 (1979)
Gerard Marinus (Gerard) Nederhors 1965-1967 (1979)
Johannes Marten (Joop) den Uyl 1967-1973 (1987)
Eduard (Ed) van Thijn 1973-1978 (2021)
Johannes Marten (Joop) den Uyl 1978-1981 (1987)
Willem (Wim) Meijer 1981-1982
Johannes Marten (Joop) den Uyl 1982-1986 (1987)
Willem (Wim) Kok 1986-1989 (2018)
Mathias Andreas Marie (Thijs) Wφltgens 1989-1994 (2008)
Willem (Wim) Kok 1994 (2018)
Jacques Wallage 1994-1998
Adrianus Petrus Wilhelmus (Ad) Melkert 1998-2002
Jeltje van Nieuwenhoven 2002
Wouter Jacob Bos 2002-2007
Jacques Tichelaar 2007-2008
Mariλtte Iris Hamer 2008-2010
Marius Job Cohen 2010-2012
Jeroen Renι Victor Anton Dijsselbloem 2012 (acting)
Diederik Maarten Samsom 2012-2016
Attje Harma Kuiken 2016-2017
Lodewijk Frans Asscher 2017-2021
Elisabeth M. J. (Lilianne) Ploumen 2021-2022
Attje Harma Kuiken 2022-2023
Franciscus C. G. M. (Frans) Timmermans 2023-
Chairmen
Jacobus Jan (Koos) Vorrink 1946-1953 (1955)
Hendrik (Hein) Vos 1953-1955 (1972) (interim)
Evert Aart Vermeer 1955-1960 (1960)
Hendrik (Hein) Vos 1960-1961 (1972) (interim)
Jacobus Gerardus (Ko) Suurhoff 1961-1965 (1967)
Jean Guillaume Hubert (Sjeng) Tans 1965-1969 (1993)
Anne Vondeling 1969-1971 (1979)
Arie Andries (Andrι) van der Louw 1971-1974 (2005)
Corine (Ien) van den Heuvel-de Blank 1974-1979 (2010)
Margrietus Johannes (Max) van den Berg 1979-1986
Constant (Stan) Poppe 1986-1987 (2000) (interim)
Marjanne Sint 1987-1991
Fredericus W. C. (Frits) Castricum 1991-1992 (2011) (interim)
Felix Rottenberg 1992-1997
Karin Yvonne Irene Jansen Adelmund 1997-1998 (2005)
Rudolf Lourens (Ruud) Vreeman 1998-1999
M. A. (Marijke) van Hees 1999-2000
Mariλtte Iris Hamer 2000-2001 (interim)
Rudolf Anton (Ruud) Koole 2001-2005
Michiel Frans van Hulten 2005-2007
Rudolf Anton (Ruud) Koole 2007 (interim)
Elisabeth M. J. (Lilianne) Ploumen 2007-2012
Johannes Leonardus (Hans) Spekman 2012-2017
Nelleke Vedelaar 2017-2021
Esther-Mirjam Sent 2021-
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PvdA was founded in 1946 by the merger of SDAP, VDB and CDU. As VDB and most members of CDU left the party later, PvdA became in fact the continuity of SDAP.
Leaders of VVD
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Party leaders
Pieter (Piet) Jacobus Oud 1948-1963 (1968)
Edzo Hendrik Toxopeus 1963-1969 (2009)
Willem Jacob (Molly) Geertsema 1969-1971 (1991)
Hans Wiegel 1971-1982
Eduardus H. T. M. (Ed) Nijpels 1982-1986
Rudolf Willem de Korte 1986 (2020)
Joris Jacob Clemens Voorhoeve 1986-1990
Frederik (Frits) Bolkestein 1990-1998
Henri Frans (Hans) Dijkstal 1998-2002 (2010)
Gerrit Zalm 2002-2004
Jozias Johannes van Aartsen 2004-2006
Mark Rutte 2006-2023
Dilan Yesilgφz 2023-
Chairmen
Dirk Uipko Stikker 1948 (1979)
Peter (Piet) Jacobus Oud 1948-1963 (1968)
Kornelis van der Pols 1963-1969 (1995)
Gerarda (Haya) van Someren-Downer 1969-1975 (1980)
Frederik (Frits) Korthals Altes 1975-1981
Jan Kamminga 1981-1986
Leendert Ginjaar 1986-1991 (2003)
E. J. J. E. (Dian) van Leeuwen-Schut 1991-1994
Willem Klaas Hoekzema 1994-1999
Herman Bastiaan (Bas) Eenhoorn 1999-2003
J. H. C. (Jan) van Zanen 2003-2008
Ivo Willem Opstelten 2008-2010
Marcus Leonardus (Mark) Verheijen 2010-2011
Albert Hendrik (Benk) Korthals 2011-2014
J. M. H. J. (Henry) Keizer 2014-2017
E. J. M. (Eric) Wetzels 2017 (acting)
Christianne van der Wal-Zeggelink 2017-2022
Onno Hoes 2022 (acting)
E. J. M. (Eric) Wetzels 2022-
Parliamentary leaders (leaders in the Second Chamber of the States-General)
Pieter (Piet) Jacobus Oud 1948-1963 (1968)
Edzo Hendrik Toxopeus 1963 (2009)
Willem Jacob (Molly) Geertsema 1963-1966 (1991)
Edzo Hendrik Toxopeus 1966-1969 (2009)
Willem Jacob (Molly) Geertsema 1969-1971 (1991)
Hans Wiegel 1971-1977
Jacobus Gijsbert (Koos) Rietkerk 1977-1981 (1986)
Hans Wiegel 1981-1982
Eduardus H. T. M. (Ed) Nijpels 1982-1986
Joris Jacob Clemens Voorhoeve 1986-1990
Frederik (Frits) Bolkestein 1990-1998
Henri Frans (Hans) Dijkstal 1998-2002 (2010)
Gerrit Zalm 2002-2003
Jozias Johannes van Aartsen 2003-2006
Willibrord Ildefonsus Ignatius van Beek 2006
Mark Rutte 2006-2010
Stephanus Abraham (Stef) Blok 2010-2012
Mark Rutte 2012
Halbe Zijlstra 2012-2017
Klaas H. D. M. Dijkhoff 2017-2021
Mark Rutte 2021-2022
Sophia Theodora M. (Sophie) Hermans 2022-2023
Dilan Yesilgφz 2023-
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VVD was founded in 1948 by the merger of three liberal parties: the League of Free Liberals, the Liberal Union and the VDB, after ceasing its merger with PvdA.
Leaders of D66
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Party leaders
Hendrik Anton (Hans) van Mierlo 1966-1973 (2010)
Jan Cornelis Terlouw 1973-1982
Laurens Jan Brinkhorst 1982
Maarten Boudewijn Engwirda 1982-1986
Hendrik Anton (Hans) van Mierlo 1986-1998 (2010)
Else (Els) Borst-Eilers 1998 (2014)
Thomas Carolus (Thom) de Graaf 1998-2003
Boris Ottokar Dittrich 2003-2006
L. W. S. A. L. B. Lousewies van der Laan 2006 (acting)
Alexander Pechtold 2006-2020
Sigrid Agnes Maria Kaag 2020-2023
Rob Arnoldus Adrianus Jetten 2023-
Chairmen
Hendrik Anton (Hans) van Mierlo 1966-1967 (2010)
Geb Ringnalda 1967
Hans van Lookeren Campagne 1967-1968
Johannes A. P. M. (Jan) Beekmans 1968-1971 (2008)
Ruby van der Scheer-Van Essen 1971-1973
Jan ten Brink 1973-1976 (2006)
Jan Frederik Glastra van Loon 1976-1979 (2001)
Hendrik Jan (Henk) Zeevalking 1979-1981 (2005)
Cees Spigt 1981 (acting)
Jan M. M. van Berkom 1981-1982
Jacob Kohnstamm 1982-1986
Olga Scheltema-de Nie 1986 (acting)
Saskia van der Loo 1986-1988
Michel Jean Emile Marie Jager 1988-1990 (2023)
Marinus Jenneke Dicky (Ries) Jansen 1990-1992
W. I. J. M. (Wim) Vrijhoef 1992-1996
Thomas Aloysius (Tom) Kok 1996-1999
Adrianus Gerardus (Gerard) Schouw 1999-2002
Alexander Pechtold 2002-2005
Frank Christian (Frank) Dales 2005-2007
Ingrid Katharina van Engelshoven 2007-2013
Fleur Q. Grδper-van Koolwijk 2013-2015
A. M. (Letty) Demmers-van der Geest 2015-2018
Maria Johanna G. (Anne-Marie) Spierings 2018-2021
Victor Everhardt 2021-
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D66 was founded on 14 Oct 1966.
Leaders of GL
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Political Leaders
Maria Brigitta (Ria) Beckers-de Bruijn 1989-1993 (2006)
Petrus Antonius (Peter) Lankhorst 1993-1994
Ina Brouwer 1994
Paul Rosenmφller 1994-2002
Femke Halsema 2002-2010
Johanna Catharina Maria (Jolande) Sap 2010-2012
Abraham (Bram) van Ojik 2012-2015
Jesse Feras Klaver 2015-
Chairmen
Maria Bernardina (Marijke) Vos 1990-1994
Marjan Lucas 1993-1995
Albert Bastiaan (Ab) Harrewijn 1995-1998 (2002)
Ina Brouwer 1998-1999
Mirjam de Rijk 1999-2003
Herman Meijer 2003-2006
Henk Nijhof 2006-2012 (interim to 2007)
Heleen Weening 2012
Eduard Alexander van Zuijlen 2012-2013 (interim)
Hendrik Johannes (Rik) Grashoff 2013-2015
Marjolein Meijer 2015-2018
Jeroen Postma 2018-2019
Katinka Eikelenboom 2019-
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GL was founded in 1990 by the merger of CPN, EVP, PSP and PPR. PPR was founded in 1968 by splinters of KVP with the addition of some disidents of ARP.
Leaders of NSC
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Political leader
Pieter Herman Omtzigt 2023-
Chairman
Bert van Boggelen 2023- (acting)
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NSC was founded on 19 Aug 2023.
Leaders of BBB
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Political leader
Caroline Ann Maria van der Plas 2020-
Chairman
Erik T. W. Stegink 2021-
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BBB was founded on 1 Oct 2019.
Leaders of DENK
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Political leaders
Tunahan Kuzu 2015-2020
Farid Azarkan 2020-2023
Stephan Ruben Tobias van Baarle 2023-
Chairman
Ejder Kφse 2020-
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DENK was founded on 9 Feb 2015.
Leaders of SGP
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Political leaders
Pieter Zandt 1945-1961 (1961)
Cornelis Van Dis 1961-1971 (1973)
Hette Gerrit (Hette) Abma 1961-1985 (1992)
Hendrik (Henk) Van Rossum 1981-1986 (2017)
B. J. (Bas) van der Vlies 1986-2010 (2021)
C. G. (Kees) van der Staaij 2010-2023
Christiaan (Chris) Stoffer 2023-
Chairmen
Gerrit Hendrik Kersten 1918-1946 (1948)
Pieter Zandt 1946-1961 (1961)
Hette Gerrit (Hette) Abma 1961-1985 (1992)
D. Slagboom 1985-1992
W. C. Hovius 1992-1994
Dirk-Jan Budding 1994-2004
Adri van Heteren 2004-2018
G. W. S. (Wim) Mulder 2018-2021
Dick van Meeuwen 2021-
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SGP was founded on 24 Apr 1918.
Leaders of SP
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Political Leader
J. G. C. A. (Jan) Marijnissen 1994-2008
Agnes Catharina Kant 2008-2010
Emile Gerardus Maria Roemer 2010-2017
Lilian M. C. Marijnissen 2017-2023
J. P. (Jimmy) Dijk 2023-
Chairmen
Hans van Hooft 1972-1988
J. G. C. A. (Jan) Marijnissen 1988-2015
Ron Meyer 2015-2019
Jantje Aaltje (Jannie) Visscher 2019-
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SP was founded on 22 Oct 1971.
Leader and chairman of FvD
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Thierry Henri Philippe Baudet 2016-
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FvD was founded on 22 Sep 2016.
Leaders of PvdD
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Political leaders
Marianne Louise Thieme 2002-2019
Esther Ouwehand 2019-
Chairmen
Marianne Louise Thieme 2002-2010
Luuk Folkerts 2010-2015
Marianne Louise Thieme 2015-2016 (acting)
Floriske van Leeuwen 2016-2019
Sebastiaan Wolswinkel 2019
Ruud van der Velden 2019-2023 (acting to 2020)
Michiel Knol 2023-
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PvdD was founded on 28 Oct 2002.
Leaders of CU
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Political leaders
Kars Veling 2001-2002
Andrι Rouvoet 2002-2007
Arie Slob 2007-2010
Andrι Rouvoet 2010-2011
Arie Slob 2011-2015
Gert Jan Maarten Segers 2015-2023
Mirjam Hannah Bikker 2023-
Chairpersons
Mathijs (Thijs) van Daalen 2000-2005
Peter Blokhuis 2005-2012
Janneke Louisa-Muller 2012-2013
Klaas Tigelaar 2013 (acting)
Pieter (Piet) Adema 2013-2021
J. A. (Ankie) van Tatenhove 2021-
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CU was initialized on 20 Jan 2000 as a federation of GPV and RPF. The process of merger into a sole party concluded on 1 Jan 2004.
Chairmen of NNP (1998-2005)
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Egbert Perιe 1998-2001 (2009)
Henk Ruitenberg 2001-
Florens van der Kooi -2005
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Leaders of LPF (2002-2008)
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Leaders
Pim Fortuyn 2002 (2002)
Mat Herben 2002
H. H. R. (Harry) Wijnschenk 2002
Mat Herben 2002-2004
Gerard Pieter van As 2004-2006
Mat Herben 2006
Olaf Frederik Stuger 2006-2008
Chairmen
Pim Fortuyn 2002 (2002)
Peter Langendam 2002
Ed Maas 2002-2003
Hendrik E. Sergej Moleveld 2004-2006
Olaf Frederik Stuger 2006-2008
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LPF was launched by Pim Fortuyn on 11 Feb 2002 one day after being expelled from LN. It was dissolved on 1 Jan 2008.
Leaders of LN (1999-2007)
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Leaders
Pim Fortuyn 2001-2002 (2002)
Fredrik (Fred) Teeven 2002-2003
Haitske van de Linde 2003-2004
A. J. G. (Fons) Zinken 2004-2007
Chairmen
Johann Georg (Jan) Nagel 1999-2002
Jan Jetten 2002
Hans van Galen 2002-2003
A. J. G. (Fons) Zinken 2003-2007
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LN was founded on 22 Mar 1999 by the merger of two local parties: Livable Hilversum (LH) and Livable Utrecht (LU). It was dissolved on 10 Sep 2007
Leaders of RPF (1975-2004)
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Political leaders
Meindert Leerling 1981-1994 (2021)
Leendert (Leen) Cornelis 1994-2001
Chairmen
Piet Langeler 1975-1984 (2013)
Henk Visser 1984-1987
Jacob Bouwmeester 1987-1992
Adam van den Berg 1992-1999
Matthijs van Daalen 1999-2004
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RPF was founded in 1975 as a federation of three splinters of ARP: NEV, ARJC and the "discussion group AR-sympathisers" (f. 1970). On 20 Jan 2000 RPF joined GPV to form the CU federation and in 2001 both parties merged their parliamentary groups; the process of merger into a sole party concluded on 1 Jan 2004.
Leaders of GPV (1948-2004)
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Political leaders
Pieter (Piet) Jongeling 1963-1977 (1985)
A. J. (Bart) Verbrugh 1977-1981 (2003)
Gerrit Jan (Gert) Schutte 1981-2001 (2022)
Eimert van Middelkoop 2001
Chairmen
F. den Boeft 1948-1959
L. P. Laning 1959 (acting)
R. van Wolde 1959-1960 (acting)
W. Beeftink 1960-1970
K. Drost 1970 (acting)
G. Veurink 1970-1976
Jan van der Jagt 1976-1984
Johannes (Hans) Blokland 1984-1994
S. Cnossen 1994-2000
Herman Bouma 2000-2004
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GPV was founded in 1948 by splinters of ARP. On 20 Jan 2000 GPV joined RPF to form the CU federation and in 2001 both parties merged their parliamentary groups; the process of merger into a sole party concluded on 1 Jan 2004.
Leaders of ARP (1878-1980)
Political leaders
Johannes (Jan) Schouten 1939-1956 (1963)
J. A. H. J. S. (Sieuwert) Bruins Slot 1956-1963 (1972)
Bauke Roolvink 1963-1967 (1979)
Barend Willem Biesheuvel 1967-1971 (2001)
Willem (Wim) Aantjes 1971-1972 (2015)
Barend Willem Biesheuvel 1972-1973 (2001)
Willem (Wim) Aantjes 1973-1977 (2015)
Chairmen
Jacob Adriaan de Wilde 1945-1946 (1956)
Johannes (Jan) Schouten 1946-1955 (1963)
Anton Bernard (Anton) Roosjen 1955-1956 (1978)
Wiert Pauwel (Wiert) Berghuis 1956-1968 (1989)
Antoon Veerman 1968-1973 (1993)
Jan de Koning 1973-1975 (1994)
Hans Andries de Boer 1975-1980
ARP was founded in 1878 and was a founding component of CDA in 1980.
Leaders of CHU (1908-1980)
Political leaders
Arnold Dirk Willem Tilanus 1939-1963 (1966)
Hendrik Karel Jan Beernink 1964-1967 (1979)
Jurjen Tammo (Jur) Mellema 1967-1968 (2017)
Arnold Dirk Willem Tilanus 1968-1969 (1996)
Jurjen Tammo (Jur) Mellema 1969-1971 (2017)
Berend Jan (Bι) Udink 1971 (2016)
Roelof Johannes Hendrik (Roelof) Kruisinga 1971 (2012)
Jurjen Tammo (Jur) Mellema 1971-1972 (2017)
Arnold Dirk Willem Tilanus 1972-1973 (1996)
Roelof Johannes Hendrik (Roelof) Kruisinga 1973-1977 (2012)
Chairmen
Arnold Dirk Willem Tilanus 1945-1958 (1966)
Hendrik Karel Jan Beernink 1958-1966 (1979)
Arnold Dirk Willem Tilanus 1966-1968 (1996)
Cornelis Johannes (Cor) Mastrigt 1968-1969 (1997)
Johan Wilhelm (Johan) van Hulst 1969-1972 (2018)
Otto Willem Arnold baron van Verschuer 1972-1977 (2014)
Leendert Marten (Luck) van Leeuwen 1977-1980
CHU was founded in 1908 and was a founding component of CDA in 1980.
Leaders of KVP (1922-1980)
Political leaders
Carl Paul Maria Romme 1946-1961 (1980)
W. L. P. M. (Wim) de Kort 1961-1963 (1993)
Wilhelm Klaus Norbert Schmelzer 1963-1971 (2008)
Gerhard Heinrich (Gerard) Veringa 1971 (1999)
Frans H. J. J. Andriessen 1972-1977 (2019)
Chairmen
Petrus Johannes (Piet) Witteman 1945-1946 (1972)
Wilhelmus Johannes (Jan) Andriessen 1946-1953 (1978)
Christianus Gerardus (Chris) Matser 1953-1954 (1973)
Henry Willem (Harry) van Doorn 1954-1962 (1992)
Petrus Josephus Mattheόs (Piet) Aalberse 1962-1968 (1989)
A. P. J. M. M. (Fons) van der Stee 1968-1971 (1999)
Dick de Zeeuw 1971-1975 (2009)
Willebrordus Johannes (Wim) Vergeer 1975-1979 (2017)
Petrus Hendrikus (Piet) van Zeil 1979-1980 (2012)
KVP was founded in 1922 as Roman Catholic State Party (RKSP) and changed its name to KVP in 1945. In 1980 was a founding component of CDA.
Leaders of PSP (1957-1990)
Political leaders
Hendrik Johannes (Henk) Lankhorst 1962-1969 (1976)
Hans Wiebenga 1969-1972 (2005)
Bram van der Lek 1972-1978 (2013)
Alfred Gustaaf (Fred) Van der Spek 1978-1986 (2017)
Andrιe Christine van Es 1986-1989
Chairmen
Hendrik Jan (Henk) van Steenis 1957-1959 (1965)
Johannes (Hannes) de Graaf 1959-1960 (1991)
Pieter Adriaan (Piet) Burggraaf 1960-1963 (2019)
Gerard Slotemaker de Bruine 1963-1964 (1976)
Johannes Everhardus (Joop) Vogt 1964-1965 (2012)
Hans Wiebenga 1965-1969 (2005)
Pieter Adriaan (Piet) Burggraaf 1969-1973 (2005)
Paul Hoogerwerf 1973-1975 (2004)
Lambert Meertens 1975-1981
Bram van der Lek 1981-1983 (2013)
Marko Mazeland 1983-1986
Saar Boerlage 1986-1990
PSP was founded in 1957 by splinters of PvdA. In 1990 merged with CPN, EVP and PPR to form the Groenlinks.
Leaders of EVP (1981-1990)
Political Leader
Catharina (Cathy) Ubels-Veen 1982-1986 (2015)
Chairmen
M. Weststrate 1981
Rennes 1981-1982
Willem (Wim) Herstel 1982-1986
Cor Ofman 1986-1991
EVP was founded in 1981 by the merger of CDA dissidents and the existing EPV, founded in 1978 by dissidents of ARP, CHU and KVP. In 1990 EVP merged with PSP, CPN and PPR to form the Groenlinks, and was finally disbanded in 1991.
Leaders of SDP, CPH, CPN (1909-1991)
Political leaders
Saul (Paul) de Groot 1946-1962 (1986)
Marcus Bakker 1963-1982 (2009)
Ina Brouwer 1982-1989
General Secretary
Saul (Paul) de Groot 1938-1962 (1986)
Chairmen
Gerben Wagenaar 1946-1958 (1993)
* vacant * 1958-1962
Saul (Paul) de Groot 1962-1967 (1986)
Hendrik Johan (Henk) Hoekstra 1968-1982 (2009)
Elli Izeboud 1982-1990
Marius Ernsting 1990 (acting)
Truus Divendal-Klok 1990-1991
In 1909 the SDP was founded after splitting from SDAP. SDP changed its name to CPH in 1919 and to CPN in 1935. In 1990 CPN merged with EVP, PSP and PPR to form the Groenlinks, and was finally disbanded in 1991.
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