Roelien Kamminga

Kamminga, VVD, including logo on the bottom left

Summary

Roelien Kamminga is born in Groningen on 13 April 1978 and lives in Zuidbroek. She is in total 1113 days active in the House of Representatives.

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Biography

“You shouldn’t be afraid to get your hands dirty”

I have always been interested in politics. As a student, I wanted to be a political reporter, but I eventually joined the central government after an internship in Vienna and became an active member of the VVD. Although being a civil servant is a wonderful profession, I wanted to be even closer to the people. That’s what I am truly passionate about: making a real difference for real people.

Policy and its impact

I have sat at countless boardroom tables, where I have seen how policy can impact on real people. I have also noticed how policy-makers often fail, usually unintentionally, to do justice to diversity in society or differences between the country’s urban and rural areas. I think it is very important that we create more awareness of those differences. Safety, freedom, and equality are important topics for me and I want to protect them for our people today and for future generations.

Drive

I am a passionate, driven person who thinks in possibilities rather than obstacles. I am a go-getter who will never shy away from a challenge, and I think we need people with that mindset, especially now. I think the miles I have made as a civil servant will be very valuable in helping me review laws and predict how they will work in practice.

Education

  • International relations, University of Groningen, Groningen, 1999-2004
  • Propedeuse in English language and literature, University of Groningen, Groningen, 1998-2000

Career

  • Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, 2019-2021
  • Adviser and Head of Public Order Intelligence and Security, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, 2014-2019
  • Adviser Intelligence and Security Issues, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, 2012-2014
  • Head of the Business Unit Security Investigations Department, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, 2009-2012
  • Policy officer, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations & Ministry of Defence, 2008-2009
  • Analyst on international security issues, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, 2005-2008
  • Policy officer United Nations on behalf of the Netherlands, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vienna, 2004-2005

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