Willem Boutkan

Willem Boutkan (born 14 May 1955) is a Dutch politician and former police officer representing the Party for Freedom (PVV) and until 2010 the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD).

Since 6 December 2023, he has been a member of the House of Representatives. Additionally, he is a municipal councillor of Almere and a member of the Provincial Council of Flevoland.

Early life and education
Boutkan was born in The Hague on 14 May 1955. He studied metalworking at the lower technical school in Scheveningen from 1973 to 1977 before he went on to have several jobs as an officer at the police in Leidschendam, the National Police Corps, and the province of Flevoland. He subsequently worked as a researcher at the Transport Safety Board and the Safety Board.

Political career
Boutkan was a municipal councillor of Almere from March 1998 until March 2006, representing the VVD. After he transitioned to the PVV, he was elected member of the Provincial Council of Flevoland in 2011 and of the municipal council of Almere in March 2014.

At the 2023 House of Representatives elections, Boutkan was elected a member of the House of Representatives. His installation took place on 6 December 2023, and he became the PVV's spokesperson for aviation and environment. He also continues to perform his functions as a municipal councillor and a member of the Provincial Council, which makes him a big earner in parliament.