1. Salima Belhaj was born on 18 October 1978 and is a Dutch-Moroccan politician.
10 Facts About Salima Belhaj
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Salima Belhaj has been a member of the House of Representatives of the Netherlands for the Democrats 66 from 2016 to 2023.
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Salima Belhaj previously served as a municipal councillor and group president in Rotterdam between 2008 and 2016.
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Salima Belhaj is of Moroccan descent, her father was a social worker.
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Salima Belhaj worked as business leader of the De Appel theatre from 2007 to 2008.
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Salima Belhaj was number 10 on the D66 candidate list for the 2006 general election.
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Salima Belhaj was member of the municipal council of Rotterdam for the Democrats 66 between January 2008 and January 2016.
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When Salima Belhaj started she was the only council member for Democrats 66.
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On 26 January 2016 Salima Belhaj became a member of the House of Representatives, when she replaced Wassila Hachchi.
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In October 2018, after Alexander Pechtold announced his departure as parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives, Salima Belhaj was candidate to succeed him but lost to Rob Jetten.