Aart Jan de Geus

Aart Jan de Geus (born 28 July 1955) is a retired Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) party and businessman.

[7] In 1980, de Geus became a lawyer for the industrial trade union of the Christelijk Nationaal Vakverbond (CNV).

[8] In subsequent years he rose through the organization, eventually joining the board of directors.

In the mid-1970s, De Geus joined the youth organization of the Dutch ARP (Anti-Revolutionary Party), a predecessor of the CDA.

[7] He was considered a supporter of the country's polder model, an approach that brings together employers, trade unions and government experts to negotiate wages and working conditions.

[6][19] In 2004, he withstood a vote of no confidence brought by the opposition Social Democratic, Socialist and Green parties.

Since 2022, De Geus teaches Dynamics of the Welfare State at the Paris School of International Affairs (affiliated to the SciencesPo University).