Simon Ceulemans
Dutch politician (born 1989)
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Simon Ceulemans (born 21 May 1989) is a Dutch politician from Rotterdam who was elected to the House of Representatives for JA21 in 2025 and serves as a municipal councillor for Livable Rotterdam. Since 24 June 2024 he has also been the group chair of Livable Rotterdam in the Rotterdam municipal council.[2]
JA21 (since 2021)
Simon Ceulemans | |
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Ceulemans in 2023 | |
| Leader of the Livable Rotterdam | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Ingrid Coenradie |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 12 November 2025 | |
| Member of the Rotterdam Municipal Council | |
| Assumed office 30 March 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 May 1989 |
| Party | Livable Rotterdam (since 2014) JA21 (since 2021) |
Early life and education
Ceulemans developed an interest in politics at a young age, citing the rise of Pim Fortuyn as his earliest political memory.[3] He studied political science and later joined the parliamentary office of Livable Rotterdam as staff.
Political career
From 2014 onward, Ceulemans worked at the parliamentary office of Livable Rotterdam.[4] In 2022, he was elected as a councillor for Livable Rotterdam in the Rotterdam municipal council. His portfolio includes public order and safety, integration & social cohesion, and the national programme for Rotterdam-South.
On 24 June 2024, Ceulemans was chosen by his party's council group as group chair of Livable Rotterdam, succeeding Ingrid Coenradie.[5]
Nationally, Ceulemans is affiliated with JA21 since 2021. He won a seat in the House of Representatives for that party.[6]