Henk Vermeer

Henk Vermeer (born 21 August 1966) is a Dutch politician of the Farmer–Citizen Movement (BBB).

Early life and career Vermeer was born on 21 August 1966, in Uddel, and he has five younger siblings.

From 2018 to 2023, he was municipal councillor and parliamentary leader in Harderwijk on behalf of the local Harderwijk Anders party. His job was as director for an advertising agency. As part of the 2023–2024 cabinet formation, Vermeer assisted Van der Plas in negotiations.

During the October 2025 Dutch general elections, Vermeer served the party again as the party's campaign leader. He was placed third on the party list.The party lost 3 of the seven seats in parliament.

In February 2026, he succeeded Caroline van der Plas as leader of the Farmer–Citizen Movement.

House committees Vermeer is on the following parliamentary committees: Presidium (Fifth Deputy Speaker) Committee for Kingdom Relations Committee for Economic Affairs Committee for Digital Affairs Public Expenditure committee Committee for Finance Committee for Foreign Affairs Committee for Climate Policy and Green Growth Delegation to the Benelux Parliament

Personal life Vermeer is married to Tineke, and he has suffered from a chronic lung infection since around 2010. He officiates as a football referee as a hobby.

House of Representatives

Farmer–Citizen Movement