Rotterdam, a city known for its innovation and dynamism, is about to enter a new phase led by Carola Schouten, the mayor-designate who wants to leave her mark on the future of this vibrant metropolis. With an impressive track record as a former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Poverty Policy, Participation and Pensions, Schouten brings a fresh perspective and an ambitious plan for change.

Who is Carola Schouten?

Carola Schouten, born on October 6, 1977 in 's-Hertogenbosch, is a prominent Dutch politician who left her mark at both the national and local levels. Having grown up in Waardhuizen and later Giessen, in the province of Noord-Brabant, she acquired her first political experience as a member of the House of Representatives for the ChristenUnie since 2011. Her career reached a peak when she served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality in the Third and Fourth Rutte Cabinets.

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