Niko Koffeman

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Niko Koffeman

Niko Karel Koffeman (born 12 May 1958) is a Dutch politician and animal rights activist. A Party for the Animals member, he holds a seat and is his party's leader in the Senate since 12 June 2007.

Career[]

Born in Maassluis, Koffeman worked for several years as a campaign strategist for the Socialist Party. Among his accomplishments was the creation of their current logo.^[1] In addition to his political work, he has been active in several animal rights organizations. He has also worked as a broadcast director. He later played a key role in the creation of the Party for Animals. He is a eurosceptic.^[2]

Personal[]

Koffeman is married to television presenter Antoinette Hertsenberg.^[3] They are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is a vegetarian.^[4]

See also[]

• List of animal rights advocates

References[]

• (in Dutch) Parlement.com biography

External links[]

• Niko Koffeman biography at Party for Animals website (in Dutch)

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