Representative
Senator
Democrats 66
Senate - Eerste Kamer der Staten Generaal
NL - 2500 EA - The Hague
Netherlands
Working language: English
Declarations of interests:
2026
, 2025
, 2024
, 2023
Declarations of interest regarding election observations (if applicable)
23/06/2026 | 19:13:13 I want to thank Mr Max LUCKS and Mr Pablo HISPÁN. And a special thanks to Jacques PARIS for sharing your personal experience as a prisoner in Iran. I will never forget your story. The report highlights that executions are rising. In 2024, more than 900 executions were recorded in Iran. The report also documents the extensive use of Revolutionary Courts, where political cases are routinely handled behind closed doors. And the death penalty is used not as a tool of fear. But despite that... 22/04/2026 | 10:49:50 Dear President, Dear members of the Assembly, On behalf of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe, I would like to thank the rapporteur, Ms Zita GURMAI, for her important report on the Istanbul Convention and I would also like to thank the Spanish minister. One of the most alarming findings is what the report calls an "impunity crisis". Only one in 200 rapes in the European Union leads to a conviction. Can you imagine that only one in 200 rapes leads to a conviction? That means... 28/01/2026 | 18:38:23 Dear President, Dear members of the Assembly, On behalf of ALDE, I would like to thank the rapporteur, Ms Luz MARTINEZ SEIJO, for this excellent report. As any parent knows, children are our mirrors. Of the good, the bad and the ugly. And schools are mirrors of our societies. And as the report states: "Schools bring together people of different ages, backgrounds and disciplines to a degree that is only found in a few other [...] spaces." So, it's a unique space. Schools show the value and the... 25/06/2025 | 16:55:09 I am deeply concerned about the catastrophe in the occupied Palestinian territories, especially in Gaza. Palestinian people are suffering immensely from starvation, bombings, and forced displacement by the Netanyahu government. Too many innocent lives have been lost. Too many children have been killed. Too many families live in fear, in mourning, and without hope. The International Court of Justice has ruled that there is a real and present danger of an infringement of the rights of the... 01/10/2024 | 18:58:39 Imagine a Middle Eastern region where peace prevails. A place where leaders actively seek diplomatic solutions, engage in meaningful negotiations, and prioritise the welfare of all citizens. A place where people can safely remain in their homes and communities. Imagine Gaza, where 600 000 children can return safely to their schools. A place where basic needs like food, clean water, and medical care are accessible to all. A place where vital infrastructure and homes are restored. Envision this...
01/07/2026 | Doc. 16457 | Motion for a resolution Regulatory sandboxes for quantum technologies: enabling innovation in line with Council of Europe values 01/07/2026 | Doc. 16386 | Written declaration Vladimir Putin's Russia should not be allowed to the Venice Biennale 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16449 | Motion for a resolution A constitutional right to reliable information: safeguarding democracy in the age of artificial intelligence and platform power 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16452 | Motion for a resolution Integrity of electoral registers in Council of Europe member States with high emigration rates: the need for digital modernisation 21/04/2026 | Doc. 16386 | Written declaration Vladimir Putin's Russia should not be allowed to the Venice Biennale
24/06/2026 | Doc. 16418, vote on the draft text for resolution Eliminating gender stereotypes in the media 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16417, vote on the draft text for resolution Protecting democracy from disruptions caused by artificial intelligence 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16414, vote on the draft text for resolution Silencing critical voices in Azerbaijan 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16420, vote on the draft text for resolution The functioning of democratic institutions in Georgia 24/06/2026 | Doc. 16423, vote on the draft text for resolution Ensuring sustainable food security in times of crisis: strengthening resilience and access to food