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Marjolein Faber

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In this Dutch name, the birth surname is Van de Klashorst and the marital name is Faber.

Marjolein Faber
Faber in 2024
Minister of Asylum and Migration
Incumbent
Assumed office
2 July 2024
Prime MinisterDick Schoof
Preceded byOffice established[a]
Member of the House of Representatives
In office
6 December 2023 – 2 July 2024
Succeeded byNico Uppelschoten
Leader of the Party for Freedom in the Senate of the Netherlands
In office
10 June 2014 – 6 December 2023
Preceded byMarcel de Graaff
Succeeded byAlexander van Hattem
Member of the Senate
In office
7 June 2011 – 6 December 2023
Member of the Provincial Council of Gelderland
In office
10 March 2011 – 6 December 2023
Personal details
Born
Marjolein Hillegonda Monica van de Klashorst

(1960-06-16) 16 June 1960 (age 64)
Amersfoort, Netherlands
Political partyParty for Freedom (2010–present)
Children2
Alma materCorderius College
OccupationNuclear laboratory technician
Technology specialist
Politician

Marjolein Hillegonda Monica Faber-van de Klashorst (born 16 June 1960) is a Dutch politician for the right-wing populist Party for Freedom (PVV), who has served as Minister of Asylum and Migration in the Schoof cabinet since July 2024. Previously, she was a member of the Provincial Council of Gelderland (2011–2023), of the Senate (2014–2023), and of the House of Representatives (2023–2024).[1]

Early life and career

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Faber was raised in Amersfoort as the daughter of a butcher, and she attended secondary school at MAVO and HAVO levels. She started working as a laboratory technician at the Amersfoort Lichtenberg hospital in 1978, and she was simultaneously educated in nuclear medicine in Utrecht until 1984.[2][3] She switched her career to the IT sector in 1986, and she worked as a software engineer and IT specialist at various companies until she became politically active after seeing a television advertisement for the Party for Freedom.[2][4]

Legislative career

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2011–2023: Senate and Provincial Council

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Faber became a member of the Provincial Council of Gelderland for the Party for Freedom on 10 March 2011. She joined the Senate later that year, and she served as the PVV's parliamentary leader in the body starting on 10 June 2014, replacing Marcel de Graaff.[5] Describing herself to newspaper De Gelderlander, Faber said she has "hardline stances without nuance, such as prohibiting the Quran, closing all mosques, and getting rid of Islam". She also referred to her colleagues in the provincial council as fake representatives for allegedly not listening to the will of the people. She was deprived of the floor in the Senate after making the same accusation. She elaborated that she believed fellow senators were failing to protect the Netherlands, claiming the Dutch population was being replaced by an Islamic population.[2]

In 2015, reports came out that Faber had paid her son's company for maintaining the PVV Gelderland website with funds of the party's parliamentary group. It was later discovered that Faber's son had also created the website for the PVV parliamentary group in the Senate.[6] She had earlier uncovered irregularities in the travel expenses of Co Verdaas, which led to his resignation from the second Rutte cabinet.[3] In 2017, Faber – together with PVV members Wilders and Markuszower – protested against the appointment of PvdA member Ahmed Marcouch as mayor of Arnhem, with a large banner displaying the text "No Arnhemmistan! We are losing our country!".[7]

During the campaign for 2019 provincial elections, she argued for tax relief, and expressed her opposition to multiculturalism.[8] In response to a stabbing incident in Groningen that same year, she claimed the perpetrator had a North-African skin colour. Despite the three victims stating the perpetrator was white, Faber stuck to her original claim.[9] She complained about Dutch funding for the United Nations in a 2020 debate, and she said that organization was engaged in antisemitism, terrorism, and omvolking. Prime Minister Mark Rutte subsequently noted the latter term originated in Nazi ideology.[10] She was once again deprived of the floor in the Senate when she called the fourth Rutte cabinet a fifth column because of its immigration policy.[2]

2017–2024: NATO Parliamentary Assembly

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In 2017, Faber became a member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, a body of almost 300 parliamentarians from the member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), supplemented by delegates from the associated member states. The NATO Parliamentary Assembly is not a parliament, but a consultation of parliaments.[11]

2023–2024: House of Representatives

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Faber was elected to the House of Representatives in November 2023, and she became the PVV's spokesperson for criminal law and human trafficking.[12] This ended her memberships of the Senate and the Provincial Council of Gelderland.[13] She advocated solving a shortage of prison cells by implementing austerity measures in the prison regime, and she opined that the Public Prosecution Service was demanding too lenient sentences.[10] In the House of Representatives, Faber was a member of five standing committees: Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, Justice and Security, Kingdom Relations, and Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality.

Executive career

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Since 2024: Minister of Asylum and Migration

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Faber was nominated in June 2024 to serve as Minister of Asylum and Migration in the new Schoof cabinet, leading a new ministry.[10] Her selection was affirmed following crisis talks between the coalition parties after VVD leader Dilan Yeşilgöz had raised Faber's past controversial statements and tone.[14][15] Faber apologized in confirmation hearings for her earlier usage of the word omvolking, while repeating her worries about demographic trends in the Netherlands.[16] The cabinet was sworn in on 2 July 2024.[17] The coalition parties called their migration policy the most stringent and extensive in history.[18]

The coalition agreement included plans to issue a "well-substantiated" statutory instrument to suspend certain provisions of the Aliens Act and to introduce an Asylum Crisis Act without delay, thereby declaring an asylum crisis.[19] Faber announced her intent in early September 2024 to do the former by royal decree, bypassing parliamentary consultation. Opposition parties criticized the proposed usage of emergency powers, and documents of the Ministries of Justice and Security and of the Interior and Kingdom Relations, requested by the House of Representatives, showed that civil servants had advised against it, contending that the situation was unlikely to meet the threshold for exceptional circumstances.[20][21] Minister of the Interior and Kingdom Relations Judith Uitermark (NSC) emphasized the need for a proper legal rationale.[22] Coalition parties VVD and NSC urged Faber to prepare an expedited law in parallel, and the Senate, where opposition parties held a majority, passed a motion requesting the same, while calling the current approach undesirable.[23][24] While Prime Minister Dick Schoof facilitated negotiations about asylum measures between the PVV and NSC, Faber continued to work on a well-substantiated reasoning for the use of emergency powers. She declared that her finished reasoning had become part of the negotiations, but she retracted her statement the same day after it was denied by coalition parties. In late October 2024, an agreement on asylum measures was reached among coalition parties under Schoof's leadership that excluded the use of emergency powers.[25]

In a September 2024 letter to the European Commission, she requested an opt-out for the Netherlands from European asylum and migration legislation in case of a treaty amendment. Such an exception can only be granted by the European Council, and the Commission responded that no treaty amendments were pending.[26][27] Hungary later joined the Netherlands in requesting an opt-out.[28] Additionally, Faber implemented the coalition agreement's provision to discontinue national funding for shelter facilities for rejected asylum seekers.[29] In October 2024, following a working visit to Denmark, she proposed installing signs at asylum centers to emphasize the government's intent for their return. The House of Representatives rejected her plans through a motion that was supported by coalition party NSC.[30]

Personal life

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Faber is married and has two children.[2]

Electoral history

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Electoral history of Marjolein Faber
Year Body Party Pos. Votes Result Ref.
Party seats Individual
2010 House of Representatives Party for Freedom 32 327 24 Lost [31]
2015 Senate Party for Freedom 1 2,083[b] 9 Won [32]
2019 Senate Party for Freedom 1 22[c] 5 Won [33]
2021 House of Representatives Party for Freedom 18 1,057 17 Lost [34]
2023 Senate Party for Freedom 1 Won
2023 House of Representatives Party for Freedom 7 4,390 37 Won [35]

Notes

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  1. ^ Eric van der Burg as state secretary
  2. ^ Weighted votes
  3. ^ Non-weighted votes

References

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  1. ^ "M.H.M. Faber-van de Klashorst (PVV)". www.eerstekamer.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e Righton, Natalie (15 June 2024). "'Schreeuwer' die graag wordt gehaat, moet Brussel paaien voor strenger asielbeleid" ['Shouter' who likes to be hated will have to placate Brussels to get a stricter asylum policy]. de Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b Heck, Wilmer; Van de Ven, Liam (24 June 2024). "Marjolein Faber geldt zelfs binnen PVV als hardliner. Ze neemt nu alsnog 'volledig afstand' van term omvolking in een opmerkelijk charmeoffensief" [Marjolein Faber is considered a hardliner, even within the PVV. She now 'completely distances' herself from the word omvolking in a remarkable charm offensive]. NRC (in Dutch). Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  4. ^ "M.H.M. Faber-Van de Klashorst (PVV)". Senate of the Netherlands. Retrieved 7 May 2014.
  5. ^ "M.H.M. (Marjolein) Faber-van de Klashorst" (in Dutch), Parlement & Politiek. Retrieved 9 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Dit is PVV'er Marjolein Faber, de in opspraak geraakte kandidaat-minister van Asiel". RTL.nl (in Dutch). 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Dit is PVV'er Marjolein Faber, de in opspraak geraakte kandidaat-minister van Asiel". RTL.nl (in Dutch). 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  8. ^ Lars Barendregt and Sjors Moolenaar (18 March 2019). "Marjolein Faber (PVV): 'Stoppen met multicul-dingen en softe onderwerpen'". de Gelderlander. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  9. ^ "PVV-senator Faber onder vuur na verspreiden 'nepnieuws' over Groningse steekpartij". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  10. ^ a b c "Marjolein Faber, plotseling de beoogd minister van Asiel en Migratie" [Marjolein Faber suddenly Minister of Asylum and Migration-designate]. NOS (in Dutch). 14 June 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  11. ^ "NATO PA". NATO PA. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
  12. ^ "Tweede Kamerfractie" [House of Representatives group]. Party for Freedom (in Dutch). Retrieved 31 March 2024.
  13. ^ Peelen, Gerwin (20 December 2023). "Gehele PVV-fractie neemt afscheid bij provincie". www.gld.nl (in Dutch). Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  14. ^ "VVD-leider Yesilgöz: ook nieuwe PVV-kandidaat Faber niet onomstreden" [VVD leader Yeşilgöz: Also new PVV candidate Faber not uncontroversial]. NOS (in Dutch). 14 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  15. ^ "Uitkomst crisisberaad: PVV-Kamerlid Faber blijft kandidaat-minister Asiel" [Result crisis talks: PVV MP Faber stays on as candidate Minister of Asylum]. NOS (in Dutch). 14 June 2024. Retrieved 17 June 2024.
  16. ^ "Faber (PVV) neemt afstand van term 'omvolking', maar ziet wel zorgelijke demografische ontwikkeling" [Faber (PVV) distances herself from word omvolking but is worried about demographic trend]. NOS (in Dutch). 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Ministers en staatssecretarissen kabinet-Schoof beëdigd" [Ministers and state secretaries of Schoof cabinet sworn in]. NOS (in Dutch). 2 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
  18. ^ Meijer, Remco (2 July 2024). "De machtsoverdracht op Justitie: 'Wij houden van de oude bewindslieden en zoeken een nieuwe relatie'" [The transfer of power at Justice: 'We like the old government members and are looking for a new relationship']. de Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  19. ^ Meijer, Remco (26 August 2024). "Hij komt er, de asielcrisiswet, maar hoe en wanneer blijft de vraag" [The Asylum Crisis Act will arrive, but how and when remains to be seen]. de Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  20. ^ Van der Sterren, Luuk (12 September 2024). "Minister Faber wil Tweede Kamer 'buitenspel' zetten en asielcrisis uitroepen, oppositie verbolgen" [Minister Faber wants to 'bypass' House of Representatives and declare an asylum crisis, opposition enraged]. NRC (in Dutch). Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  21. ^ "Kamer in de ban van ambtelijk advies over noodwet voor asiel" [House gripped by official advise about emergency asylum law]. NOS (in Dutch). 19 September 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  22. ^ "Asielminister Faber denkt noodrecht te kunnen doorzetten" [Asylum minister Faber believes she can continue emergency legislation]. NOS (in Dutch). 20 September 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  23. ^ Van Eijsden, Auke (3 October 2024). "Coalitie nadert frontale botsing over asiel. Maar wie heeft er zin in een kabinetsval?" [Coalition is heading towards a full-blown clash over asylum. But who wants the cabinet to collapse?]. Trouw (in Dutch). Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  24. ^ "Faber neemt oproep Eerste Kamer over noodrecht mee, maar blijft op koers" [Faber takes the Senate's call regarding emergency legislation into consideration, but stays the course]. NOS (in Dutch). 9 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  25. ^ Van Buuren, Yara (6 November 2024). "Als eerste minister van Asiel komt Faber steeds verder alleen te staan" [Faber is increasing standing alone as first Minister of Asylum]. Trouw (in Dutch). Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  26. ^ "Nederland informeert EU over 'opt-out'-plannen, 'iets van de lange adem'" [The Netherlands informs EU about 'opt-out' plans, 'something for the long term']. NOS (in Dutch). 18 September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  27. ^ "Opt-out briefje Faber ging expres naar 'verkeerde adres', zegt premier Schoof" [Opt-out letter Faber was sent to the 'wrong address' on purpose, according to Prime Minister Schoof]. RTL Nieuws (in Dutch). 16 October 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  28. ^ "Hongarije wil Nederland volgen met opt-out voor asiel en migratie" [Hungary wants to follow the Netherlands with opt-out for asylum and migration]. NOS (in Dutch). 19 September 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  29. ^ "Faber schrapt financiering 'bed-bad-brood', gemeenten vrezen overlast en onveiligheid" [Faber eliminates financing for sheltering of rejected asylum seekers, municipalities fear nuisances and insecurity]. NOS (in Dutch). 12 October 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  30. ^ "Minister Faber moet van Kamer afzien van 'terugkeerborden' bij azc's, ook NSC tegen plan" [Minister Faber has to refrain from placing 'return signs' at asylum centers, also NSC is opposed]. RTL Nieuws (in Dutch). 9 October 2024. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  31. ^ "Uitslag Tweede Kamerverkiezing 2010" [Results 2010 general election] (PDF). Dutch Electoral Council (in Dutch). 16 June 2010. pp. 30–31. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
  32. ^ Kiesraad (28 May 2015). "Uitslag Eerste Kamerverkiezing 2015" (PDF) (in Dutch). pp. 28–30. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  33. ^ Kiesraad (31 May 2019). "Proces-verbaal van de verkiezingsuitslag van de Eerste Kamer" (PDF) (in Dutch). pp. 17–19. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  34. ^ "Proces-verbaal verkiezingsuitslag Tweede Kamer 2021" [Report of the election results House of Representatives 2021] (PDF). Dutch Electoral Council (in Dutch). 29 March 2021. pp. 18–19. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  35. ^ "Proces-verbaal van de uitslag van de verkiezing van de Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal 2023 d.d. 4 december 2023" [Report of the results of the election of the House of Representatives on 4 December 2023] (PDF). Dutch Electoral Council (in Dutch). 4 December 2023. pp. 33–34. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
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