13 Facts About Paul Blokhuis

Paulus "Paul" Blokhuis was born on 14 November 1963 and is a Dutch politician who served as State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sport in the Third Rutte cabinet from 2017 to 2022.

Paul Blokhuis is a member of the Christian Union.

Paul Blokhuis was born in Zuidhorn as the son of the Dutch-reformed reverend Bert Blokhuis, who officiated in the country's northern countryside.

Paul Blokhuis has seven siblings, including music expert and journalist Leo Blokhuis and twin brother Rev Fred Blokhuis.

Paul Blokhuis was the youngest of Blokhuis and his wife Ida's four daughters.

Paul Blokhuis developed himself as specialist on infrastructure and water management, social policy and economy.

Paul Blokhuis chaired the CU electoral associations in Wapenveld, Heerde and Woerden.

Paul Blokhuis was elected the same year to the States-Provincial of Gelderland.

Paul Blokhuis was the party's lijsttrekker in the 2006 municipal elections in Apeldoorn; three councillors were elected.

Paul Blokhuis became the alderman in charge of Welfare, Health, Services and Facilities.

Paul Blokhuis resigned on 9 February 2012 together with three other aldermen after the publication of a report on the loss of millions by the municipality in selling property.

On 26 October 2017, after the finalisation of the negotiations on a coalition including the CU for the national government, Paul Blokhuis was announced as State Secretary for Health, Welfare and Sports in the Third Rutte cabinet.

Paul Blokhuis's portfolio includes Mental Healthcare, Veteran Affairs and Wellness Promotion.