Elke Slagt-Tichelman (born 18 February 1977) is a Dutch politician representing

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who was elected to the

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in the

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. Her focus is on long-term healthcare,

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, and

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. She wrote a bill that would allow doctors to prescribe

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to women outside of the Netherlands. The bill's intention was to offer the possibility to citizens of the

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for whom abortion access is restricted. A majority of the House criticized the proposal in a House debate. The House adopted a motion by Slagt-Tichelman and Harmen Krul ( CDA) urging the government to institute a

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at sports fields, playgrounds, outdoor swimming pools, recreational attractions, and childcare facilities.

House committee assignments

* Committee for Health, Welfare and Sport

House committee assignments

Electoral history

References

See also