Ruben Brekelmans | |
|---|---|
 Brekelmans in 2020 | |
| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 2 July 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Dick Schoof |
| Preceded by | Kajsa Ollongren |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 31 March 2021 – 2 July 2024 | |
| Succeeded by | Harry Bevers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ruben Pieter Brekelmans[1] 18 July 1986 Leidschendam, Netherlands |
| Political party | VVD (2003–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence | Oisterwijk |
| Alma mater | |
| Website | rubenbrekelmans |
Ruben Pieter Brekelmans (born 18 July 1986) is a Dutch politician serving as the minister of defence in the Schoof cabinet since 2024. Brekelmans previously served as a member of the House of Representatives on behalf of the conservative-liberal People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). As a parliamentarian, he focused on foreign affairs and migration.