Jesse Klaver facts for kids
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Jesse Klaver
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Klaver in 2020
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| Leader of GroenLinks | |
| Assumed office 12 May 2015 |
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| Preceded by | Bram van Ojik |
| Leader of GroenLinks in the House of Representatives | |
| In office 12 May 2015 – 27 October 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Bram van Ojik |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 17 June 2010 |
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Jesse Feras Klaver
1 May 1986 Roosendaal, Netherlands |
| Political party | GroenLinks |
| Other political affiliations |
Labour Party |
| Spouse |
Jolein Klaver
(m. 2013) |
| Children | 4 |
| Residences | The Hague, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | Avans University of Applied Sciences |
| Occupation | Politician, trade unionist |
Jesse Feras Klaver (born 1 May 1986) is a Dutch politician. He has been a member of the House of Representatives since 2010. Since 2015, he has been the leader of the GroenLinks political party. Before becoming a politician, he led a youth union for workers from 2009 to 2010.
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Early life and education
Jesse Feras Klaver was born on 1 May 1986 in Roosendaal, a city in the Netherlands. His father came from a Moroccan background, and his mother had both Dutch and Indonesian roots. Jesse grew up in a social housing area. His grandparents were very important in raising him.
From 1999 to 2004, he went to the Waldorf school Michael College. This school teaches students in a special way. He studied at the VMBO level, which is a type of pre-vocational secondary education in the Netherlands.
Youth organizations and early career
Between 2006 and 2009, Jesse was part of the board of DWARS. This is the youth organization for the GroenLinks political party. He held different roles, including secretary and later chair. As chair, he supported the party's focus on freedom.
While working with DWARS, he also studied social work at Avans University of Applied Sciences. He also started a program to study political science at the University of Amsterdam, but he did not finish it.
In 2009, Jesse Klaver became the chair of the youth union of the CNV. This is a group that helps young workers. He wanted to make the union less focused on its Christian background. He also supported the idea of raising the retirement age to 67.
At 23 years old, he became the youngest member ever on the Social and Economic Council. This council advises the Dutch government on important economic and social issues.
Political career
In 2010, Jesse Klaver was chosen to be on the list of candidates for GroenLinks in the 2010 elections. He was placed seventh on the list. GroenLinks won ten seats in total, and Jesse became a member of the House of Representatives. This is like being a member of parliament. He spoke for the party on topics like social affairs, jobs, education, and sports. His first speech in parliament was about higher education.
Rising in politics
In 2010, political journalists named him "political talent of the year." For the 2012 elections, Jesse led the campaign team for GroenLinks. He was fourth on the list of candidates. GroenLinks won four seats, so he was elected again. In 2013, he gave a TED talk on a TV show, which was chosen as the best among five young politicians.
Jesse Klaver worked with other politicians on important topics. In 2013, he helped write a plan called "Mooi Nederland" (Beautiful Netherlands). This plan aimed to protect nature, landscapes, and animals. He also proposed a law to reduce food waste by making things more open and clear. In 2014, he wrote a proposal to create "Opportunities for Children in pre-vocational education."
He also gained international attention in 2013 for speaking out against tax evasion. This is when people or companies try to avoid paying their fair share of taxes. He also helped create an agreement about student benefits with the Minister of Education. In 2013, he attended the special ceremony where King Willem Alexander became king.
Party leadership
On 12 May 2015, the leader of GroenLinks, Bram van Ojik, announced that Jesse Klaver would take over as party leader right away. Before this, Jesse was the party's spokesperson for finance, agriculture, education, and other areas. As party leader, he became a very important voice for GroenLinks.
Jesse Klaver continued to lead GroenLinks in the 2017 general election. His party did very well, gaining 10 more seats. This brought their total to 14 seats, which was their highest number ever. However, in the 2021 election, the party's seats fell to 8.
In November 2023, he was re-elected to parliament. This time, he was on a combined list for GroenLinks and the Labour Party. He became the party's spokesperson for European affairs.
Because of his work in politics, Jesse Klaver was named a European Young Leader in 2018. In 2019, he was also included on the TIME 100 Next List, which highlights rising stars who are shaping the future.
Personal life
Jesse Klaver married his wife, Jolein, on 3 May 2013. They have four sons together.
Images for kids
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Klaver in 2020
See also
In Spanish: Jesse Klaver para niños
