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Ismail El Abassi

b. 1983

Dutch politician (born 1983)

Politician Association football player
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About Ismail El Abassi

Born 1983. Ismail El Abassi is a Dutch politician and association football player.

Ismail El Abassi (born 27 February 1983) is a Dutch politician from the DENK party. He is a member of the House of Representatives.

Political career In the 2023 Dutch general election he was elected to the Dutch House of Representatives. In a debate, El Abassi called for a ban on the burning of religious books, stressing a rise in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents and the importance for individuals to practice their religion safely. Minister of Justice and Security Dilan Yeşilgöz responded that such expressions should remain legal in a liberal democracy.

House committees Committee for Justice and Security Committee for Economic Affairs Committee for Health, Welfare and Sport Committee for Infrastructure and Water Management Committee for Housing and Spatial Planning Committee for Climate Policy and Green Growth

Personal life El Abassi played football for the youth team of FC Utrecht.

Electoral history

+ YearBodyPartyVotesResult.Party seatsIndividual 2023 House of Representatives DENK 3 20,372 3 2025 House of Representatives DENK 3 23,236 3

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Important facts

Born
27 February 1983, Utrecht
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, association football player
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Positions held
Member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands, Municipal councillor of Utrecht
Also known as
I. El Abassi

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Ismail El Abassi?

Dutch politician (born 1983)

When was Ismail El Abassi born?

Ismail El Abassi was born on 27 February 1983 in Utrecht.

What is Ismail El Abassi's occupation?

Ismail El Abassi is a politician and association football player.

What nationality is Ismail El Abassi?

Ismail El Abassi is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ismail El Abassi

· Wikidata: Q123176256

· DBpedia: Ismail el Abassi

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