Following the European elections on 6-9 June, ALDE Party will be represented by a new group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) who will lead the fight for liberal values in the next five years.

In this episode of our series, we shine a spotlight on D66 from the Netherlands, led by Rob Jetten.

Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy

Field of expertise: Climate, energy, nature and sustainability

As a Member of the European Parliament for D66 from 2009 to 2019, Gerbrandy became the first and only MEP ever to be awarded the Greenest Politician in the Netherlands award for his work on climate, energy, nature and sustainability.

Throughout his time in Parliament, he served on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety. He served as committee vice-chair between 2012 and 2014, overseeing part of the negotiations on an EU ban on ‘invasive alien species’ that have a negative impact on the environment. He was re-elected as an MEP as D66’s lead candidate in 2024.

Raquel García Hermida-van der Walle

Field of expertise: Sustainability, human rights, animal welfare

For over 20 years, Raquel García Hermida-van der Walle has been committed to sustainability, human rights, animal welfare, biodiversity conservation, equal opportunities and the promotion of democratic values, often at European or international level.

She was one of the graduates of the Alliance Of Her's Class of 2022. In 2024, she was elected as an MEP in second place on D66’s list of candidates. "The EU can realise its full potential as an engine of peace, freedom and prosperity only if we bring it closer to its citizens. I try to build that bridge, that connection, every day," she said.

Brigitte van den Berg

Field of expertise: Environmental policy

Brigitte van den Berg started getting engaged in politics in Beverwijk, North Holland, in 2010. She was elected as a councillor in 2018 and 2022, working on portfolios encompassing accessibility and infrastructure, labour market and participation, education, arts and culture, real estate policy and animal welfare.

As an MEP, Brigitte wants to work for a social green transition, for peace, human rights and for a connected Europe: "We desperately need each other. Especially now, I want to contribute to a strong Europe; bridging differences. Because Europe ensures that we live in peace, freedom and prosperity," she said.

Click here to consult our full list of MEPs and read through their bios.