The leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy is the most senior politician within the

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(VVD) in the

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. The post is currently held by

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, who succeeded

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in 2023.Kabinet-Rutte is een feit
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History

The Leaders outwardly act as the 'figurehead' and the main representative of the party. Within the party, they must ensure political consensus. At election time the leader is always the

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of the VVD

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. Outside election time the leader can serve as the

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. In the

the Leader is often the

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in the

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. If the VVD is part of the government, the leader usually becomes a senior minister in the

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Leaders

References

External links

Official * {{DEFAULTSORT:Leaders of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy

Netherlands politics-related lists