Eppo Bruins

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Eppo Bruins
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Bruins in 2018
Minister of Education, Culture and Science
Assumed office
2 July 2024
Electoral history of Eppo Bruins
YearBodyPartyPos.VotesResultRef.
Party seatsIndividual
2024 European Parliament Christian Union 15 [a] 1,0750Lost [20]

Notes

  1. Bruins participated as a lijstduwer .

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Political offices
Preceded by Minister of Education, Culture and Science
2024–present
Incumbent