Jeltje Straatman
Summary
Jeltje Straatman (1996) was born in Veldhoven and lives in Bladel. She is in total 144 days active in the House of Representatives.
"I think it is important to address the issues that matter to young people and to give them a say"
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What does this MP stand for?
Three questions for Jeltje Straatman.
1. What drives you to serve as an MP?
I have been interested in politics from an early age. I deliberately started my career outside politics, choosing to be a lawyer first. Now, I want to contribute to society in a more direct way.
2. What would you change about the Netherlands?
Two things. I want to be a voice for young people. I think it is important to address the issues that matter to them, such as finding affordable housing, and to give them a say. Second, I want to make a substantive difference with my legal background. I want to work to combat organised crime, violence against women and to strengthen the rule of law and legal protection.
3. Who inspires you?
I am a huge sports fan and athletes inspire me. Bibian Mentel, multiple Paralympic snowboarding champion, is incredibly inspiring to me. Despite all the setbacks she faced, she kept asking: what can I still do? That mindset can make a difference in many areas of society.