Jessika VAN LEEUWEN
Netherlands · Right-wing · national conservatism, EU-critical. Founded 2009 group page →
National party: BBB
Born 10 September 1981
Where they work
Committee
- Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development AGRI Member since 11 Mar 2026
- Committee on International Trade INTA A substitute member can attend and vote in the committee or delegation when a full member of their group is absent. since 25 Mar 2026
A group of MEPs that keeps up relations with the parliament of a non-EU country or region.
- Delegation for relations with Mercosur DMER A substitute member can attend and vote in the committee or delegation when a full member of their group is absent. since 15 Apr 2026
Parliamentary assembly
- Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly DLAT Member since 25 Mar 2026
An informal cross-party forum of MEPs on one theme. It is not a Parliament body and takes no decisions.
- Intergroup on Sustainable Livestock IG10-15 Member since 31 Jan 2025
- Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals IG10-27 Member since 8 Jan 2025
Earlier this term (8)
- Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development AGRI · Member 19 Jul 2024 – 10 Mar 2026
- Committee on International Trade INTA · Substitute 19 Jul 2024 – 10 Mar 2026
- Committee on Regional Development REGI · Substitute 19 Jul 2024 – 10 Mar 2026
- Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community DAND · Vice-chair 20 Feb 2025 – 10 Mar 2026
- Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community DAND · Member 20 Jan 2025 – 19 Feb 2025
- Delegation for relations with the countries of the Andean Community DAND · Substitute 19 Sept 2024 – 19 Jan 2025
- Delegation for relations with the Pan-African Parliament DPAP · Member 19 Sept 2024 – 10 Mar 2026
- Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly DLAT · Substitute 24 Apr 2025 – 10 Mar 2026
Topics they work on
Agriculture, food & fisheries 25Foreign affairs 22Economy & single market 18Trade & customs 10Health 9EU budget & funds 8Jobs, social affairs & equality 6Climate & environment 4Defence & security 3Justice, rule of law & rights 3EU institutions & Parliament 2Transport & tourism 1
Counted over the dossiers they speak on, lead, shadow or amend in committee, and the questions and motions they author.
Dossiers they lead, shadow or negotiate
| Since | Role | Dossier |
|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | Official delegation DLAT | EuroLat meeting mexico 21 May 2026 |
| 11 Jan 2026 | Shadow rapporteur for an opinion Agriculture and Rural Development committee | Amending Regulations (EC) No 1272/2008, (EC) No 1223/2009 and (EU) 2019/1009 as regards simplification of certain requirements and procedures for chemical products 2025/0531 11 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Nov 2025 | Opinion rapporteur Agriculture and Rural Development committee | Adjustment of customs duties on the import of certain goods originating in the United States of America and opening of tariff quotas for imports of certain goods originating in the United States of America 2025/0261 3 Nov 2025 |
| 9 Sept 2025 | Delegation vice-chair DAND | — 9 Sept 2025 |
| 17 Jun 2025 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. Agriculture and Rural Development committee | How to secure a sustainable future for the EU livestock sector in light of the need to ensure food security, farmers’ resilience and the challenges posed by animal diseases? 2025/2053 17 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | Official delegation DLAT | eurolat meeting lima Peru 22 May 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | Delegation vice-chair DAND | — 16 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Jan 2025 | An MEP who follows a report on behalf of their own group when another group holds the rapporteur. Agriculture and Rural Development committee | INI 16 Jan 2025 |
From the declarations of conflicts of interest members file before each appointment; delegation missions included.