Judith TielenMinister for Primary and Secondary Education and Equality
Education means progress – for us all. Schools are where children learn reading, writing, arithmetic and social skills. It is through education that we develop our talents and build future prospects. Inspiring, skilled teachers and school leaders make that happen. The crucial basis for this is a society in which everyone is treated equally and can participate fully. I’m committed to that goal.
Early years education
Primary education
Secondary education
Appropriate education, special education
Adult education
Non-formal education
Public libraries
Teacher policy
Community service
Educational institution buildings (inclusive in relation to climate goals)
Equal opportunities and government commissioner for sexually inappropriate behaviour and sexual violence
Board of Tests and Examinations
23 February 2026
Appointed Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Equality in the Jetten government
19 June 2025 – 23 February 2026
Minister for Youth, Prevention and Sport in the Schoof government
31 October 2017 – 19 June 2025
Member of the House of Representatives for the VVD, party spokesperson on healthcare, social affairs and employment, and education; deputy chair of parliamentary commission of inquiry on gas extraction operations in Groningen (25 May 2021 – 20 April 2023)
April 2014 – October 2017
Owner, Judith Tielen Strategie- en marketingadvies B.V.
March 2014 – October 2017
Member of the VVD group on Utrecht municipal council
October 2013 – 2016
Lecturer/researcher at the Market Research, Marketing and Innovation Department, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences (healthcare branding project planner)
2005 – 2007
Director of health insurance complaints and disputes body SGKZ
2004 – 2016
Partner/strategic marketing consultant, Business Openers