Education
Erasmus University Rotterdam. University of Bordeaux.
Erasmus University Rotterdam. University of Bordeaux.
From January 11 till April 14, 2011 she was on maternity leave and therefore replaced by Rik Janssen. Karabulut studied public administration at Erasmus University Rotterdam and was active in the Dutch National Students" Trade Union (LSVb). In February 2013 Karabulut stated she would refuse to pledge loyalty to the soon-to-be-King, Dutch Crown Prince Willem Alexander, during his inauguration ceremony.
She cited that the procedure was overly ceremonial as she had already pledged allegiance when she was admitted to the House of Representatives.
She is also a convinced republican. Karabulut temporarily resigned from the House of Representatives for a maternity leave, she was replaced on 3 September 2013 by Tjitske Siderius.
Karabulut returned from leave on 26 November 2013.
Landelijke Studenten Vakbond. Amsterdam municipal council]
As a member of the Socialist Party (Socialistische Partij) she has been an Member of Parliament since November 30, 2006. From March till November 2006 she was a member of the municipal council of Amsterdam.
She is a leading member of the Dutch branch of the Democratic Workers" Clubs Federation (Demokratik Isci Dernekleri Federasyonu, DIDF).