Sebastian Kruis (born 1989) is a Dutch politician of the Party for Freedom (PVV). He was elected member of the European Parliament in 2024.[1] He served as a member of the municipal council of The Hague for almost 6 years until his election as MEP.[2]
Sebastian Kruis | |
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| Member of the European Parliament for Netherlands | |
| Assumed office 16 July 2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1989 (age 34–35) Medellín, Colombia |
| Political party | Party for Freedom |
| Other political affiliations | Identity and Democracy Party |
Early life and career
editKruis was born in 1989 in Medellín, Colombia, and was left in a foster home by his addicted biological mother. He was adopted by a couple in Zoetermeer in the Netherlands at the age of nine months.[3] He joined the PVV at the age of 17 in 2006, on the day he was criticized by his school for a presentation he gave about immigration.[3][4] He began working for the national PVV in 2011, and succeeded Vicky Maeijer as member of the Provincial Council of South Holland in 2014.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Raadslid Sebastian Kruis (PVV) wordt Europarlementariër: 'Vanuit de EU kunnen we een verschil maken'". Stadsomroep Den Haag. June 15, 2024.
- ^ "PVV'er Sebastian Kruis gaat Europa in en neemt z'n oude straathondje mee: 'Ben verslaafd aan dat beestje'". Algemeen Dagblad. June 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Adoptie is het mooiste wat Sebastian Kruis overkwam: Het heeft me een toekomst gegeven. En een moeder". Algemeen Dagblad. July 17, 2019.
- ^ "Interview met Sebastian Kruis". Actueelnieuws.org. May 28, 2021.