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Joop Atsma
Dutch politician (born 1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johannes Jan "Joop" Atsma (born 6 July 1956) is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party and sport administrator. He has been a Member of the Senate since 9 June 2015.
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Joop Atsma | |
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![]() Joop Atsma in 2010 | |
Member of the Senate | |
Assumed office 9 June 2015 | |
Parliamentary group | Christian Democratic Appeal |
State Secretary for Infrastructure and the Environment | |
In office 14 October 2010 – 5 November 2012 | |
Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
Preceded by | Tineke Huizinga as State Secretary for Transport and Water Management |
Succeeded by | Wilma Mansveld |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 19 May 1998 – 14 October 2010 | |
Parliamentary group | Christian Democratic Appeal |
Personal details | |
Born | Johannes Jan Atsma (1956-07-06) 6 July 1956 (age 68) Surhuisterveen, Netherlands |
Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (from 1980) |
Other political affiliations | Anti-Revolutionary Party (until 1980) |
Spouse |
Tea van der Schaaf (m. 1982) |
Children | 1 son and 1 daughter |
Residence(s) | Surhuisterveen, Netherlands |
Alma mater | University of Groningen (Bachelor of Arts) |
Occupation | Politician · Journalist · Editor · Columnist · Author · Sport administrator |
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