Leader of GreenLeft


The Leader of GroenLeft is the most senior politician within GreenLeft 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 Lijsttrekker of the party list. Outside election time the Leader can serve as the Opposition leader. In GreenLeft the Leader is often the Parliamentary leader in the House of Representatives.