Niko Koffeman
Dutch politician (born 1958)
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Nico Klaas "Niko" Koffeman (born 12 May 1958) is a Dutch politician and animal rights activist. A Party for the Animals member, he holds a seat and is his party's leader in the Senate since 12 June 2007.
12 May 1958
Niko Koffeman | |
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| Member of the Senate | |
| Assumed office 12 June 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nico Klaas Koffeman 12 May 1958 Maassluis, Netherlands |
| Party | Independent (since 2025) |
Other political affiliations | SP (1996–2006) PvdD (2002–2025) |
| Spouse | Antoinette Hertsenberg |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Erasmus University Rotterdam |
| Occupation | Teacher • Politician |
Career
Born in Maassluis, Koffeman worked for several years as a campaign strategist for the Socialist Party. Among his accomplishments was the creation of their current logo.[1] In addition to his political work, he has been active in several animal rights organizations. He has also worked as a broadcast director. He later played a key role in the creation of the Party for Animals. He is a eurosceptic.[2] He left the Party for the Animals in October 2025, ahead of a general election, saying he disagreed with the party's direction.[3]
Personal
Koffeman is married to television presenter Antoinette Hertsenberg.[4] They are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is a vegetarian.[5]
