Carola Schouten

Carola Schouten, born on October sixth, nineteen seventy-seven, is a prominent Dutch politician affiliated with the Christian Union (CU). Her political career has been marked by significant roles, including her tenure as Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, and Third Deputy Prime Minister in the third Rutte cabinet from two thousand seventeen to two thousand twenty-two.

In the fourth Rutte cabinet, Schouten continued her service as Third Deputy Prime Minister while also taking on the crucial role of Minister for Poverty Policy, Participation, and Pensions. Her commitment to public service and social issues has been a defining aspect of her career.

On October tenth, two thousand twenty-four, Schouten achieved a new milestone in her career by becoming the mayor of Rotterdam, succeeding Ahmed Aboutaleb. This role marks a significant step in her ongoing dedication to serving the public and addressing the challenges faced by urban communities.