Ewout Irrgang

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Ewout Irrgang
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Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands
In office
6 October 2005 19 September 2012
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Born
Ewout Irrgang

(1976-07-20) 20 July 1976 (age 47)
Utrecht, Netherlands
Political party Socialist Party (Socialistische Partij - SP)
RelationsMarried
Residence(s) The Hague, Netherlands
Alma mater VU University Amsterdam (MA - Political science),
University of Amsterdam (MA - Economics
OccupationPolitician, banking employee
Website(in Dutch) Socialist Party website

Ewout Irrgang (born 20 July 1976 in Utrecht) is a former Dutch politician, anti-globalization activist and banking employee. As a member of the Socialist Party (Socialistische Partij) he was an MP from 6 October 2005 to 19 September 2012. He focused on matters of finance, development aid and globalization.

Irrgang studied political science at VU University Amsterdam and economics at the University of Amsterdam. He is the founder and head of the New Republican Society.

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