Party: SGP

Country: The Netherlands

Website: European Parliament profile page

Bert-Jan Ruissen is a Dutch MEP for the 2024-2029 mandate, his second term. He serves on the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI), on the Committee on Fisheries (PECH) and on the Delegation for relations with Israel.

Ruissen has worked for the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality for 19 years. He has represented The Netherlands in the EU Council in working groups and committees of DG AGRI. Ruissen has been the SGP representative in the city council of Krimpen aan den Ijssel, his hometown.

He believes that Biblical principles are beneficial for the society at large, is critical of the increasing concentration of power in Brussels and is a strong advocate for a well-functioning single market, sustainable agriculture, better relations with Israel and wants to fight modern slavery and oppression.

Mr. Ruissen is married, has 4 children, and enjoys playing the organ in his spare time.