Jan Paternotte
Jan Paternotte is a Dutch politician and member of the D66 party (Democrats 66), serving as a member of the House of Representatives in the Netherlands since 2017. He is known for his advocacy on issues related to democracy, civil rights, and international cooperation. Paternotte has played a significant role in the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC), where he serves as a co-chair, focusing on strengthening ties among democracies to counter authoritarian influences, particularly from China. His recent involvement in a joint statement with the US House Select Committee on China underscores his commitment to defending democratic values and promoting unity among global democracies in the face of rising authoritarianism.
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Recent news mentions
Few statements have captured the Dutch commitment to Taiwan as vividly as those of Jan Paternotte, former parliamentary leader of the D66.
Dutch Liberals’ win and Taiwan
Taiwan· 2025-11-09
Jan Paternotte introduced a motion in the Dutch parliament calling for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.
MOFA thanks Dutch parliament for Taiwan motionTaiwan· 2025-09-21Jan Paternotte is a representative of D66 who advocated for easing visa requirements for Surinamese citizens in the Dutch parliament.
D66 pleit voor versoepeling visumplicht Surinamers – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-06-03
Jan Paternotte, another IPAC cochair, emphasized the importance of transatlantic lawmakers in defending freedom.
US committee and IPAC urge unity of democraciesTaiwan· 2025-05-24
