Challengers: Camiel Jansen and Harmen Krul a Dutch politician representing the CDA. Before being sworn in as a member of the House of Representatives in 2023, he served as an officer in the Royal Netherlands Navy and was a municipal councilor in Den Helder. In the House, his portfolio includes Defense and Media, among other areas. He also serves as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Camiel Jansen is the new Composer of the Netherlands. The 34-year-old composer, double bassist, and presenter from Culemborg took over the role from his predecessor, Anne-Maartje Lemereis, on Sunday, December 21, 2025, thereby ushering in a new decade for the Composer of the Netherlands. As an ambassador for musical life in the Netherlands, Camiel will give musical expression to current societal developments over the next two years a role that suits him perfectly.
