Mariska Rikkers
Dutch politician (born 1977)
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Mariska Geertruida Fenna Rikkers-Oosterkamp (born 23 June 1977) 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 Mona Keijzer, who had been appointed housing minister in the Schoof cabinet.[2] Rikkers's portfolio contained social affairs, employment, healthcare, welfare, and sports.[3]
Mariska Rikkers | |
|---|---|
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 4 July 2024 – 11 November 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mona Keijzer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 June 1977 |
| Party | Farmer–Citizen Movement |
| Occupation | Politician |
Career
Rikkers was an alderman in Weststellingwerf, and was a member of the council for Weststellingwerfs Belang.[4]
House committee assignments
- Procedure Committee
- Committee for Social Affairs and Employment
- Committee for Health, Welfare and Sport
- Contact group Germany
- Contact group United States[5]
Personal life
Rikkers is married with children.[6]
Electoral history
| Year | Body | Party | Pos. | Votes | Result | Ref. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party seats | Individual | |||||||
| 2023 | House of Representatives | Farmer–Citizen Movement | 10 | 2,656 | 7 | Lost[a] | [7] | |
| 2024 | European Parliament | 18 | 4,127 | 2 | Lost | [8] | ||
Notes
- Rikkers was appointed to the body later during the term due to a vacancy.
