Nora Achahbar

Nora Achahbar (born 21 June 1983) is a Dutch jurist, judge and politician of the New Social Contract (NSC) party. She has served as State Secretary for Benefits and Customs in the Schoof cabinet since July 2024.

Career
She worked as a deputy judge, lawyer, and public prosecutor in The Hague. She prosecuted cases related to fraud, terrorism, violent crime, and burglary.

Achahbar joined the newly established political party New Social Contract, and she ran for the House of Representatives as its 26th candidate in the November 2023 general election. She did not enter the House, as the party secured 20 seats. After the PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB formed the Schoof cabinet, Achahbar was sworn in as State Secretary for Benefits and Customs on 2 July 2024. Her portfolio includes the aftermath of the Dutch childcare benefits scandal and reforms to the benefits system.