Erik Ziengs

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Erik Ziengs
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Member of the House of Representatives
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17 June 2010
Personal details
Born (1960-09-27) 27 September 1960 (age 61)
Hoogersmilde
NationalityDutch
Political party People's Party for Freedom and Democracy
OccupationPolitician

Erik Ziengs (born 27 September 1960 in Hoogersmilde) is a Dutch politician and former entrepreneur. As a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie) he has been an MP since 17 June 2010. He focuses on the matters of SME's, tourism, entrepreneurship and reduction of administrative burdens.

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