Laura Bromet
Dutch politician (born 1970)
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Laura Bromet (born 17 January 1970) is a Dutch journalist and politician who serves in the House of Representatives as a member of GroenLinks since 2018. Prior to her tenure in the House of Representatives she was active in the local politics of Waterland.
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Laura Bromet | |
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Bromet in 2020 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 7 June 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Rik Grashoff |
| Alderwoman in Waterland | |
| In office 24 April 2014 – 15 May 2018 | |
| Member of the Waterland Municipal Council | |
| In office 16 March 2006 – 24 April 2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 January 1970 |
| Party | GroenLinks |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Amsterdam |
| Occupation | Journalist • Politician |
Early life and education
Laura Bromet was born in Purmerend, Netherlands, on 17 January 1970, to Frans Bromet She grew up Ilpendam. She received her secondary education at VWO St. Ignatius College. She graduated with a degree in Dutch and literature from the University of Amsterdam (UvA) after attending from 1989 to 1995, cultural studies after attending UvA from 1991 to 1995, and studied law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in 1997, but did not graduate.[1][2]
Career
Bromet worked as a journalist for Noordhollands Dagblad from 1989 to 1999, a member of Het Waterschap's editorial advisory board since 2020, and a member of the editorial staff of GroenLinks' (GL) magazine. She taught Dutch and geography at Luzac College in 1996. In 1996, she was the secretary of the ING Group.[1]
In Waterland Bromet served on the municipal council from 16 March 2006 to 24 April 2014, and as an alderwoman from 24 April 2014 to 15 May 2018. She was the leader of GL in the council from 2008 to 2014.[1]
Bromet became a member of the House of Representatives as a member of GL in 2018. She also became a member of the Labour Party (PvdA) in 2023. During Bromet's tenure in parliament she was chair of the European Affairs committee from 11 February 2022 to 3 October 2024, and Education, Culture and Science committee since 24 September 2024.[1]
Personal life
Bromet is married and is the mother of four children.[1]
Electoral history
| Year | Body | Party | Pos. | Votes | Result | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party seats | Individual | |||||||
| 2017 | House of Representatives | GroenLinks | 15 | 8,686 | 14 | Lost[a] | [3] | |
| 2021 | House of Representatives | GroenLinks | 4 | 23,666 | 8 | Won | [4] | |
| 2023 | House of Representatives | GroenLinks–PvdA | 11 | 19,518 | 25 | Won | [5] | |
| 2025 | House of Representatives | GroenLinks–PvdA | 9 | 13,370 | 20 | Won | [6] | |
Notes
- Bromet was appointed to the body later during the term due to a vacancy.