Eelco EerenbergMinister for Tax Affairs, Tax Administration and Customs
Born on 11 April 1984 in Hilversum, married
Party: Democrats ’66 (D66)
Taxation enables us to pay for public services, distribute income and incentivise positive behaviours. But the tax and supplementary benefits system is in need of reform. That process will take time. In the meantime, we will be simplifying rules and legislation in order to help people and businesses. Together with the Tax Administration, the Benefits Office and Customs, we will be working every day to deliver good services.
Tax matters and all matters relating to the Tax Administration
Financial relations between central government and subnational authorities
Domeinen Roerende Zaken (the statutory sequestrator of seized property)
Holland Casino and Nederlandse Loterij
General implementation of supplementary benefit schemes (including under the General Means-Tested Allowances Act, childcare benefit, healthcare benefit and housing benefit)
Simplification/reform of the supplementary benefits system
Customs
Export credit insurance and related schemes
23 February 2026
Appointed Minister for Tax Affairs, Tax Administration and Customs in the Jetten government
June 2022 – 23 February 2026
Member of Utrecht municipal executive with responsibility for spatial planning, education and public health
December 2019 – June 2022
Member of Utrecht municipal executive with responsibility for public health, youth, real estate, and transport & environment
July 2018 – December 2019
Member of Enschede municipal executive with responsibility for finance, economic affairs, youth and education
May 2014 – July 2018
Member of Enschede municipal executive with responsibility for finance, economic affairs, youth, education and sustainability
