Olger C. van Dijk (born 4 January 1979) is a Dutch politician of theNew Social Contract (NSC) party who served as a member of theHouse of Representatives between 2023 and 2025.
Van Dijk had been a member of theChristian Democratic Appeal (CDA) until he switched to NSC in 2023, when it was founded byPieter Omtzigt, a former CDA member. He was asked to join byEddy van Hijum, and he described NSC as having similar political views as the CDA, but with a broader foundation.[1] He was elected to the House of Representatives in the2023 Dutch general election.[2] His portfolio included infrastructure, public transport, aviation, water management, and sports before the latter three were replaced by defense following theSchoof cabinet's swearing in.[3][4]
In 2024, Van Dijk andHabtamu de Hoop (GL/PvdA) proposed a bill that would allow provinces to establish their own public transport companies. They are required to tender to corporations, and some provinces were encountering difficulties in receiving sufficient bids. Van Dijk believed a public company could lead to improved accessibility and service for students and the elderly, in particular.[5] Responding to unsafe situations and nuisance caused by electricfatbikes, he introduced amotion withHester Veltman (VVD) calling on the government to set a minimum driving age of 14 and torequire helmets. MinisterBarry Madlener advised against the motion, but it was adopted by an overwhelming majority of the House. Madlener did not comply, arguing that fatbikes could not easily be distinguished from other electric bicycles and that they do not come with increased risk.[6][7][8] Another motion by Van Dijk passed in which the House urged Madlener to limit air traffic atAmsterdam Airport Schiphol more severely to reduce noise pollution for local residents, in line with the cabinet's governing agreement.[9]
^"Uitslag Tweede Kamerverkiezing 2010" [Results 2010 general election](PDF).Dutch Electoral Council (in Dutch). 16 June 2010. pp. 16–17. Retrieved22 December 2023.
