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Pieter Omtzigt | |
|---|---|
 Omtzigt in 2019 | |
| Leader of New Social Contract | |
| Assumed office 19 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 26 October 2010 | |
| In office 3 June 2003 – 17 June 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pieter Herman Omtzigt 8 January 1974 The Hague, Netherlands |
| Political party | NSC (2023–present) |
| Other political affiliations | CDA (until 2021) Independent (2021–2023) |
| Spouse |
Ayfer Koç (m. 2009) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Exeter (BA) European University Institute (PhD) |
Pieter Herman Omtzigt (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈpitər ˈɦɛrmɑn ˈɔmtsɪxt]; born 8 January 1974) is a Dutch politician who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2003 apart from a short interruption between June and October 2010.[1] He was member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), but left in 2021 and continued as independent.[2] In August 2023, he founded a new party called New Social Contract, its name taken from his 2021 manifesto.[3] Three months later, his party won 20 out of 150 seats in the 2023 Dutch general election.
In his political work, Omtzigt focuses on matters of taxes and pensions. He rose to prominence for his role in bringing attention to the childcare benefits scandal.[4]
- ^ "Pieter Omtzigt". House of Representatives. 14 April 2015. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
- ^ "Dr. P.H. (Pieter) Omtzig t". Parlement & Politiek (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 November 2017.
- ^ Adams, Kelly (20 August 2023). "Pieter Omtzigt begint eigen partij en doet mee aan de verkiezingen". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch).
- ^ Meeus, Tom-Jan (29 January 2021). "The man defying Mark Rutte". POLITICO. Retrieved 30 January 2021.