Vincent Karremans

Vincent Pieter Geert Karremans (; born 12 November 1986) is a Dutch politician serving as the minister of infrastructure and water management since February 2026. A member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), he served as the minister of economic affairs from June 2025 to 2026 and previously as state secretary for youth, prevention and sport from July 2024 to June 2025.

Early life and career A native of The Hague, Karremans was raised in neighbouring Wassenaar. His mother died when he was 16 years old. He studied financial economics and corporate law at Erasmus University Rotterdam. His portfolio included medical ethics, World War II veterans, healthcare in the Dutch Caribbean, youth, preventive healthcare, narcotics, sports, mental healthcare, COVID-19, Municipal Health Services, suicide prevention, sustainable healthcare, and food and product safety. Karremans continued his predecessor's efforts to curb rising youth care costs. He called for a greater societal role in addressing minor issues, suggesting it could ease waiting lists for children with complex needs. As an initial goal, he sought to reduce the proportion of children receiving support from one in seven to one in ten.

Following the PVV leaving the coalition government and the resignation of Economic Affairs Minister Dirk Beljaarts, Karremans was appointed to succeed him on 19 June 2025.

Personal life Karremans is married, and has two children.