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The Dutch Parliament is called the States General. It consists of two chambers: the Senate and the House of Representatives. On this website we provide you with information about the House of Representatives. How does it work? Who are its members? 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In the second... </p> </div> <div class="m-article__meta"> <time datetime="2023-12-21T09:08:49+0000">21 December 2023</time> </div> </div> <figure class="m-article__figure m-article__figure--large"> <img loading="lazy" class="m-article__image" src="/sites/default/files/styles/small/public/2023-12/TKVTKV0060.jpg?itok=Mc9h2y1e" width="640" height="427" alt="Chairman Martin Bosma is seated at the President's seat in front of the Dutch flag. 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