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Johan Dessing

b. 1965

Dutch politician (born 1965)

Politician Air traffic controller
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About Johan Dessing

Born 1965. Johan Dessing is a Dutch politician and air traffic controller.

Johan Dessing (born 1965) is a Dutch politician and a member of the Senate for the Forum for Democracy party.

Before entering politics, Dessing was an air traffic controller at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. Dessing has been a member of the Provincial Council in North-Holland since 28 March 2019 and the party leader of the FvD in the province. On 11 June 2019, he was also installed as a senator in the Senate. Since March 2022, he has been the party's only senator and is therefore parliamentary leader. He is the brother of Dutch television presenter Floortje Dessing.

Electoral history

+ YearBodyPartyVotesResult.Party seatsIndividual 2021 House of Representatives Forum for Democracy 42 84 8 2023 Senate 1 2 2023 House of Representatives 10 162 3 2024 European Parliament 7 290 0 2025 House of Representatives 42 21 7 2026 Amsterdam Municipal Council 1 6,587 1

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Important facts

Born
11 May 1965, Amsterdam
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician, air traffic controller
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Positions held
Member of the Senate of the Netherlands, Member of the States-Provincial of North Holland
Employers
Luchtverkeersleiding Nederland
Also known as
J. Dessing

People in Johan Dessing's life

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Portrait of Floortje Dessing
Floortje Dessing
b. 1970
Television presenter

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Johan Dessing?

Dutch politician (born 1965)

When was Johan Dessing born?

Johan Dessing was born on 11 May 1965 in Amsterdam.

What is Johan Dessing's occupation?

Johan Dessing is a politician and air traffic controller.

What nationality is Johan Dessing?

Johan Dessing is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johan Dessing

· Wikidata: Q64590182

· DBpedia: Johan Dessing

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