Sytze Faber, former Dutch MP and journalist, dies at 89

Sytze Faber, a former Dutch politician, journalist, and academic, has passed away in Leeuwarden at the age of 89.

Faber held several prominent roles throughout his career. He served as a member of the House of Representatives (Tweede Kamer) from 1977 to 1985, initially representing the ARP before it merged into the CDA. Known for his independent political stance, he often deviated from party lines, notably opposing the placement of American cruise missiles in the Netherlands in 1979.

In addition to his political career, Faber was a prominent journalist, serving as co-editor-in-chief of the Friesch Dagblad. His professional background also included work in political science at the Fryske Akademy in Leeuwarden. Later in his career, he served as the mayor of Hoogeveen in the province of Drenthe.