Barry MadlenerMinister of Infrastructure and Water Management
Born on 6 January 1969 in Leiden, married, 1 child
Party: Freedom Party (PVV)
I grew up under the smoke of the port of Rotterdam. I’ve always been proud of that. Our ports, roads, airports and waterways play an essential role in our prosperity. I’m proud to be the minister responsible for such wonderful infrastructure.
Road infrastructure
Water
Shipping (maritime affairs)
Aviation
Rijkswaterstaat (RWS)
2 July 2024
Appointed Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management in the Schoof government
20 September 2012 – 2 July 2024
Member of the House of Representatives for the PVV; party spokesperson on housing, on infrastructure and water management, on agriculture, nature and food quality, and on pensions
14 July 2009 – 20 September 2012
Member of the European Parliament and PVV delegation leader (July 2010 – 20 September 2012)
30 November 2006 – 14 July 2009
Member of the House of Representatives for the PVV
