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Eppo Bruins
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Eppo Egbert Willem Bruins (born 19 September 1969) is a Dutch politician and physicist who served as a member of the House of Representatives for the Christian Union (CU) from 2015 to 2021.
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Eppo Bruins | |
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![]() Bruins in 2018 | |
Minister of Education, Culture and Science | |
Assumed office 2 July 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Dick Schoof |
Preceded by | Robbert Dijkgraaf |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 2 December 2015 – 31 March 2021 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1969-09-19) 19 September 1969 (age 54) Apeldoorn, Netherlands |
Political party | NSC (2024–present) |
Other political affiliations | CDA (until 2011) CU (2011–2024) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Utrecht University (MSc, PhD) |
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Prior to his service in Parliament, Bruins was director of the Technologiestichting STW [nl] from 2007 until 2015. Since 2022, he has chaired the Advisory Council for Science, Technology and Innovation [nl] (AWTI).