Simon Ceulemans

Simon Ceulemans is a Dutch politician from Rotterdam who was elected to the House of Representatives for JA21 in 2025 and serves as a municipal councillor for Livable Rotterdam. Since 24 June 2024 he has also been the group chair of Livable Rotterdam in the Rotterdam municipal council.

Early life and education

Ceulemans developed an interest in politics at a young age, citing the rise of Pim Fortuyn as his earliest political memory. He studied political science and later joined the parliamentary office of Livable Rotterdam as staff.

Political career

From 2014 onward, Ceulemans worked at the parliamentary office of Livable Rotterdam. In 2022, he was elected as a councillor for Livable Rotterdam in the Rotterdam municipal council. His portfolio includes public order and safety, integration & social cohesion, and the national programme for Rotterdam-South.
On 24 June 2024, Ceulemans was chosen by his party's council group as group chair of Livable Rotterdam, succeeding Ingrid Coenradie.
Nationally, Ceulemans is affiliated with JA21 since 2021. He won a seat in the House of Representatives for that party.