Eddie van MarumMinister for Digitalisation, Kingdom Relations and Reparations for Groningen
Born on 25 May 1968 in Groningen, partner (m), 1 son and 2 stepdaughters
Party: Farmer-Citizen Movement (BBB)
It’s an honour for me, as a Groningen native, to serve the interests of the province’s inhabitants. Because the cumulative damage resulting from gas extraction in the region has resulted in problems which still haven’t been resolved. Everyone in the region must be able to live in homes that are safe, free of damage and well insulated, with confidence in the future.
Kingdom relations
Coordinating role regarding digitalisation: Dutch digitalisation strategy
European and international digitalisation policy (including representing the Netherlands in relevant EU and other international forums in the area of digitalisation)
Responsible for rules and standards for policy on digitalisation and technology in society and government, including artificial intelligence and algorithms (and the point of contact regarding the algorithm supervisory duties of the Data Protection Authority)
Accessible and person-centred digital services
ICTU Foundation
ICT Shared Service Centre and the Central Government Information Management Organisation (RvIHH), Logius (the digital government service of the Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations)
Digital civil service and government digital security
Identity data and identification (including passports and ID cards), the Personal Records Database (BRP) and the National Office for Identity Data (RviG)
Easing the regulatory burden on the public
Open data
Public access to government information and information management, the Open Government Programme, the Advisory Board on Public Access and Information Management and the Shared Service Organisation for Development, Digitalisation and Innovation
Reparations for Groningen: applications for compensation, strengthening structures
Prospects for Groningen: coordination of the Social Agenda, Economic Agenda and building sustainability/insulation strategies
Communications and the face of government in the event of new earthquakes in Groningen
Groningen (Temporary Provisions) Act and subordinate legislation
Levies, procedures and arbitration (NAM and Exxon) resulting from the costs of reparation and strengthening operations
National Coordinator for Groningen (NCG)
Groningen Mining Damage Institute (IMG)
Groningen Construction Safety Advisory Board (ACVG)
2 July 2024
Appointed as Minister for Interior and Kingdom Relations in the Schoof government
2010 – July 2024
Self-employed in areas including funeral services, loss assessor for fire, storm, water and gas extraction damage claims, and fauna adviser for agri-environment schemes and predator management
2009 – 2010
Various positions, Province of Groningen
2007 – 2009
Administrative and coordinating district officer for muskrat control, Province of Groningen
2006 – 2008
Farmland birds coordinator, Stad en OmmelandFarmland NatureAssociation
1991 – 2006
Muskrat control officer, Province of Groningen
1990 – 1991
General assistant, Bolhuis electrical services, Baflo
1989 – 1990
Self-employed milker and stockperson on dairy farm
