Jan Peeters (Dutch: [jɑm ˈpeːtərs]; born 12 January 1963) is a Flemish politician and member of the Different Socialist Party (SP.A). He is a Member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives and was a Secretary of State for four years. He was a minister for a short while in 1999 following the resignation of Marcel Colla. He is also the Mayor of Herentals since 2001.[1] In May 2010, he announced that he would leave national politics.[1]
Jan Peeters | |
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| Born | 12 January 1963 Herentals, Belgium |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation | politician |
Political career
edit- 1991 - 1995: Member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives
- 1995 - 1999: Secretary of State for Safety, Social Integration and Environment
- 1999: Minister of Pensions, Safety, Social Integration and Environment
- 1999 - 2010: Member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives
- 2001–present: Mayor of Herentals
References
edit- ^ a b "Burgemeester Jan Peeters verlaat nationale politiek". Het Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). 3 May 2010. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
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