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Minister of Defence

The Minister of Defence is a member of the Cabinet and as such is ultimately accountable for the overall Defence policy, as well as for its implementation. Defence policy is part of the national security policy of the Netherlands. 

Enlarge image Kajsa Ollongren.
Image: Martijn Beekman

Kajsa Ollongren was appointed Minister of Defence on 10 January 2022.

For more information, please go to government.nl.