Leader of GroenLinks

The Leader of GroenLinks is the most senior politician within GroenLinks in the Netherlands. The post is currently held by Jesse Klaver, who succeeded Bram [van Ojik] in 2015.

History

The leaders outwardly act as the 'figurehead' and the main representative of the party. Within the party, they must ensure political consensus. At election time the leader is always the lead candidate of the Party-list [proportional representation|party list]. Outside election time the leader can serve as the opposition leader. In GroenLinks the leader is often the parliamentary leader in the House of [Representatives (Netherlands)|House of Representatives].