Niko Koffeman
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Niko Koffeman

Dutch politician (born 1958)

Nico Klaas "Niko" Koffeman (born 12 May 1958) is a Dutch politician and animal rights activist. A Party for the Animals member, he holds a seat and is his party's leader in the Senate since 12 June 2007.2

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Born May 12, 1958.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • 1976 to 1989Erasmus University Rotterdam3 4

Career

Occupation: politician.7

Born in Maassluis, Koffeman worked for several years as a campaign strategist for the Socialist Party. Among his accomplishments was the creation of their current logo. In addition to his political work, he has been active in several animal rights organizations. He has also worked as a broadcast director. He later played a key role in the creation of the Party for Animals. He is a eurosceptic. He left the Party for the Animals in October 2025, ahead of a general election, saying he disagreed with the party's direction.

From Wikipedia’s article on Niko Koffeman (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Personal life

  • BornMay 12, 1958, Maassluis8
  • CitizenshipKingdom of the Netherlands9
  • ResidenceVierhouten10 11
  • SpouseAntoinette Hertsenberg married 19964 12
  • Children313