The House of Representatives said goodbye to Christianne van der Wal on Tuesday, March 25. She had been a member of the House since December 2023 on behalf of the VVD.
In his farewell speech in the plenary hall, Speaker of the House Martin Bosma mentioned the topics Van der Wal was involved with. As an MP, you have dedicated yourself to culture, defense, and war victims with great dedication and energy, he said. I am curious about what the future holds for you, but I know you wont be on the sidelines for long.
Minister for Nature and Nitrogen
Before becoming an MP, Van der Wal was Minister for Nature and Nitrogen in the Rutte IV cabinet. From November 2017 to January 2022, she was the chairperson of the VVD.