Marieke Wijen-Nass

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Marieke Wijen-Nass (born 10 March 1993) is a Dutch politician for the Farmer–Citizen Movement, who was a member of the House of Representatives between July 2024 and November 2025.[1] She succeeded Gijs Tuinman, who had been appointed defence state secretary in the Schoof cabinet.[2] Her portfolio contained defense, justice, security, housing, and spatial planning.[3]

Preceded byGijs Tuinman
Born (1993-03-10) 10 March 1993 (age 33)
Other political
affiliations
Christian Democratic Appeal (until 2023)
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Marieke Wijen-Nass
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
4 July 2024  11 November 2025
Preceded byGijs Tuinman
Personal details
Born (1993-03-10) 10 March 1993 (age 33)
PartyFarmer–Citizen Movement (since 2023)
Other political
affiliations
Christian Democratic Appeal (until 2023)
OccupationPolitician
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In an October 2024 debate, Wijen-Nass expressed support for Ukraine in its defense against the Russian invasion, but she opposed Ukrainian membership of the NATO military alliance afterwards, arguing that it should serve as a buffer state.[4]

House committee assignments

  • Committee for Digital Affairs (vice chair)
  • Committee for Housing and Spatial Planning (vice chair)
  • Committee for the Interior
  • Credentials committee
  • Committee for Defence
  • Contact group France[5]

Electoral history

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Electoral history of Marieke Wijen-Nass
Year Body Party Pos. Votes Result Ref.
Party seats Individual
2021 House of Representatives Christian Democratic Appeal 30 3,962 15 Lost [6]
2023 Farmer–Citizen Movement 11 2,744 7 Lost[a] [7]
2025 7 2,763 4 Lost [8]
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Notes

  1. Wijen-Nass was appointed to the body later during the term due to a vacancy.

References

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