Olger van Dijk | |
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Member of the House of Representatives | |
Assumed office 6 December 2023 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Ermelo, Netherlands | 4 January 1979
Political party | New Social Contract (since 2023) |
Other political affiliations | Christian Democratic Appeal (until 2023) |
Alma mater | University of Twente |
Olger van Dijk (born 4 January 1979) is a Dutch politician from the New Social Contract who was elected to the Dutch Parliament in the 2023 Dutch general election. [1] His focus is on infrastructure, public transport, aviation, water management, and sports. [2]
In 2024, Van Dijk and Habtamu de Hoop (GL/PvdA) proposed a bill that would allow provinces to establish their own public transport companies. They are required to tender to corporations, and some provinces were encountering difficulties in receiving sufficient bids. Van Dijk believed a public company could lead to improved accessibility and service for students and the elderly, in particular. [3]
Year | Body | Party | Pos. | Votes | Result | Ref. | ||
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Party seats | Individual | |||||||
2006 | House of Representatives | Christian Democratic Appeal | 56 | 4,362 | 41 | Lost | [4] | |
2010 | House of Representatives | Christian Democratic Appeal | 45 | 198 | 21 | Lost | [5] | |
2023 | House of Representatives | New Social Contract | 19 | 838 | 20 | Won | [6] |
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