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Joost Eerdmans | |
|---|---|
 Eerdmans in 2014 | |
| 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 9 January 1971 Harderwijk, Netherlands |
| Political party | JA21 (since 2020) Livable Rotterdam (since 2013) |
| Other political affiliations | Christian Democratic Appeal (1996-2002) Liveable Netherlands (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 |
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.