Robin Tonniau (born 3 May 1985) is a Belgian politician and member of the Chamber of Representatives.[1] A member of the Workers' Party of Belgium, he has represented East Flanders since June 2024.
Robin Tonniau | |
|---|---|
 Tonniau in July 2024 | |
| Member of the Chamber of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 9 June 2024 | |
| Constituency | East Flanders |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 May 1985 Ronse, Belgium |
| Political party | Workers' Party of Belgium |
Tonniau was born on 3 May 1985 in Ronse.[1] He is an industrial worker and started working at the Volkswagen Vorst factory at the age of 18.[2][3] He lost his job after production of Volkswagen models ceased at the factory.[2] He held several jobs thereafter but eventually found employment at Volvo Car Gent.[2][3]
Tonniau joined the Workers' Party of Belgium (PVDA) in 2014.[2] He contested the 2018 local election as the PVDA's first placed candidate in Ronse but the party failed to win any seats in the municipality.[4] He contested the 2019 federal election as the PVDA's 13th placed candidate in East Flanders but the party won only a single seat in the constituency.[5] He was elected to the Chamber of Representatives at the 2024 federal election.[6]
Tonniau is married and has two children.[3]
| Election | Constituency | Party | Votes | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 local[4] | Ronse | Workers' Party of Belgium | 216 | Not elected | |
| 2019 federal[5] | East Flanders | Workers' Party of Belgium | 1,725 | Not elected | |
| 2024 federal[6] | East Flanders | Workers' Party of Belgium | 10,625 | Elected | |
References
edit- ^ a b "De Kamerleden: Robin Tonniau" (in Dutch). Brussels, Belgium: Chamber of Representatives. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ a b c d "PVDA stelt zijn lijsttrekker voor: Robin Tonniau" (in Dutch). Brussels, Belgium: Workers' Party of Belgium. 23 March 2023. Archived from the original on 30 November 2023. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ a b c "Mensen: Robin Tonniau" (in Dutch). Brussels, Belgium: Workers' Party of Belgium. Archived from the original on 11 July 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Lokale verkiezingen 2018: Ronse - Uitslagen". vlaanderenkiest (in Dutch). Brussels, Belgium: Flemish Government. Archived from the original on 1 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Resultaat Kamer van Volksvertegenwoordigers 26 mei 2019 - Kieskring Oost-Vlaanderen". Verkiezingsuitslagen (in Dutch). Brussels, Belgium: Federal Public Service Interior. Archived from the original on 4 June 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
- ^ a b "Resultaat Kamer van Volksvertegenwoordigers 9 juni 2024 - Kieskring Oost-Vlaanderen". Verkiezingsuitslagen (in Dutch). Brussels, Belgium: Federal Public Service Interior. Retrieved 4 September 2024.