Bart van den Brink

Gijsbertus "Bart" van den Brink (born 23 October 1978) is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). He has served as Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands and Minister of Asylum and Migration in the Jetten cabinet since 23 February 2026. He previously served as a member of the House of Representatives in 2023 and again from November 2025 to February 2026.

Early life and education Van den Brink was born on 23 October 1978 in Amersfoort. He studied public administration at the Thorbecke Academy, part of NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, where he obtained a Bachelor of Public Management.

Career Early career (2003–2006) After graduating, Van den Brink worked as a civil servant for the municipality of Roermond from 2003 to 2006.

As minister, Van den Brink has pursued stricter asylum legislation, including measures to limit residence permits and criminalize illegal stay for those who fail to comply with a deportation order. His legislative proposals — partly drafted by his predecessor Marjolein Faber — were subject to significant debate in the Senate in April 2026.

Personal life Van den Brink lives in Amersfoort with his wife and three children.