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Bernard Johannes "Joost" Eerdmans is a Dutch politician and co-founder and Leader of JA21 since 18 December 2020. He was elected after the 2021 general election taking office on 31 March 2021. He had previously served as a member of the House of Representatives from 23 May 2002 until 30 November 2006 for the Pim Fortuyn List (LPF) and as a Independent.
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