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Tanja Gonggrijp

Permanent Representative Council of Europe in Strasbourg 

Tanja Gonggrijp was appointed Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Council of Europe in Strasbourg in August 2022. 

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"Human rights, the rule of law and democracy are cornerstones of Dutch domestic and foreign policy. The Council of Europe is therefore a valuable organization for the Netherlands, especially at a time when these values are under pressure. The Permanent Representation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands is fully committed to actively promote these values in the Dutch interest."

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