Tom Berendsen

Tom B. W. Berendsen (born 11 April 1983) is a Dutch politician who has served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2019.

Following his studies, Berendsen moved to Brussels where he became an intern at the lobbying office for North Brabant.

Berendsen took office as a Member of the European Parliament following the 2019 election.

As part of the campaign, Berendsen stressed the importance of the European defense industry during the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and he advocated for an environmentally-friendly industrial policy.

[3] The CDA secured three seats in the European Parliament, and Berendsen received a second term.