Olger van Dijk

Olger van Dijk (born 4 January 1979) is a Dutch politician of the New Social Contract (NSC) party who has served as a member of the House of Representatives since 2023.

Olger van Dijk
Member of the House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office 6 December 2023
Personal details
Born	(1979-01-04) 4 January 1979 (age 46) Ermelo, Netherlands
Political party	New Social Contract (since 2023)
Other political affiliations	Christian Democratic Appeal (until 2023)
Alma mater	University of Twente

Political career

Van Dijk had been a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) until he switched to NSC in 2023, when it was founded by Pieter Omtzigt, a former CDA member. He was asked to join by Eddy van Hijum, and he described NSC as having similar political views as the CDA, but with a broader foundation.^[1] He was elected to the House of Representatives in the 2023 Dutch general election.^[2] His portfolio included infrastructure, public transport, aviation, water management, and sports before the latter three were replaced by defense following the Schoof cabinet's swearing in.^[3][4]

In 2024, Van Dijk and Habtamu de Hoop (GL/PvdA) proposed a bill that would allow provinces to establish their own public transport companies. They are required to tender to corporations, and some provinces were encountering difficulties in receiving sufficient bids. Van Dijk believed a public company could lead to improved accessibility and service for students and the elderly, in particular.^[5] Responding to unsafe situations and nuisance caused by electric fatbikes, he introduced a motion with Hester Veltman (VVD) calling on the government to set a minimum driving age of 14 and to require helmets. Minister Barry Madlener advised against the motion, but it was adopted by an overwhelming majority of the House. Madlener did not comply, arguing that fatbikes could not easily be distinguished from other electric bicycles and that they do not come with increased risk.^[6][7][8] Another motion by Van Dijk passed in which the House urged Madlener to limit air traffic at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol more severely to reduce noise pollution for local residents, in line with the cabinet's governing agreement.^[9]

House committee assignments

• Committee for Kingdom Relations (chair)
• Committee for European Affairs
• Committee for Foreign Affairs
• Committee for Defence
• Committee for Asylum and Migration
• Committee for Infrastructure and Water Management
• Delegation to the Benelux Parliament
• Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly^[10]

Personal life

Van Dijk grew up in Putten. His family were members of the Dutch Reformed Church, and he made his profession of faith at the age of 18. As of 2024, Van Dijk's family attended the Nieuwe Kerk in Amersfoort, part of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands. He has played chess since his youth.^[1]

Electoral history

Electoral history of Olger van Dijk

Year	Body	Party		Pos.	Votes	Result		Ref.
						Party seats	Individual
2006	House of Representatives		Christian Democratic Appeal	56	4,362	41	Lost	[11]
2010	House of Representatives		Christian Democratic Appeal	45	198	21	Lost	[12]
2023	House of Representatives		New Social Contract	19	838	20	Won	[13]