Roelien Kamminga from Zuidbroek is a rising star in the House of Representatives. She remains stoic during heated debates and lost 40 pounds. ‘With women it is quickly about their appearance’

The star of 44-year-old Roelien Kamminga from Zuidbroek has risen quickly. She has been in the House of Representatives for less than two years, but has already made it to first vice-chairman and party secretary of the VVD. And she also lost more than 40 kilos in nine months.