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...
21/04/2026 | Doc. 16386 | Written declaration Vladimir Putin's Russia should not be allowed to the Venice Biennale 05/02/2026 | Doc. 16340 | Motion for a recommendation Fulfilling and respecting the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination 09/07/2025 | Doc. 16180 | Written declaration The urgent need to put an end to the war in Gaza - The Cretan Declaration 25/06/2025 | Doc. 16215 | Motion for a resolution The functioning of democratic institutions in the Slovak Republic 23/06/2025 | Doc. 16204 | Motion for a resolution The erosion of press freedom through violence against journalists in the Middle East
23/06/2026 | Doc. 16424, vote on the draft text for resolution The functioning of democratic institutions in Serbia 23/06/2026 | Doc. 16413, vote on the draft text for resolution Democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Iran 22/04/2026 | Doc. 16370, vote on the draft text for resolution Paving the way for a culture of consent 22/04/2026 | Doc. 16372, vote on the draft text for resolution Promoting the Istanbul Convention and improving its implementation: building on lessons learnt 22/04/2026 | Doc. 16375 rev, vote on the draft text for resolution Towards the universal abolition of the death penalty in all circumstances