New VVD MP Ruud Verkuijlen steps in as temporary replacement during maternity leave
Ruud Verkuijlen has been sworn in as a temporary Member of Parliament for the VVD, filling in for Queeny Rajkowski while she is on maternity leave. Citizens can expect continuity in parliamentary work as Verkuijlen brings prior experience to the role.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| New MP | Ruud Verkuijlen |
| Party | VVD |
| Replacing | Queeny Rajkowski (maternity leave) |
| Leave Duration | Until 20 July 2026 |
| Swearing-in Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Previous Parliamentary Role | MP (2021–2023, 2025) |
| Former Roles | Superintendent (National Police), Project Manager (Ministry of the Interior), Hilversum Councillor |
| Speaker of the House | Thom van Campen |
The Dutch House of Representatives plays a crucial role in shaping national legislation and overseeing government actions. Temporary replacements like Verkuijlen ensure parliamentary functions continue uninterrupted during absences such as maternity leave.
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Swearing-in of MP Ruud Verkuijlen
Ruud Verkuijlen was sworn in on Tuesday, 31 March by Speaker of the House Thom van Campen as a Member of Parliament for the VVD.
Verkuijlen is temporarily replacing MP Queeny Rajkowski, who is on maternity leave until Monday, 20 July.
Experience in Parliament
Parliamentary work is not new to the VVD member. From September 2021 to December 2023, Verkuijlen served in Parliament, with a brief interruption. In May 2025, he succeeded MP Jacqueline van den Hil.
National Police
Previously, Verkuijlen worked for the National Police, including as a superintendent and Head of Research & Development. He also served as a project manager at the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations and as a municipal councillor in Hilversum.