Wouter De Vriendt (born 22 June 1977 in Ostend) is a Belgian politician, and member of Groen. He is currently a member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives.
Wouter De Vriendt | |
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| Member of the Chamber of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 10 June 2007 | |
| Member of the Ostend City Council | |
| Assumed office 2 January 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 June 1977 Ostend, Belgium |
| Political party | Groen |
| Alma mater | University of Brussels (VUB) |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | wouterdevriendt |
Biography
editDe Vriendt got a master's degree in Political science. After he finished his university studies, he did research on European politics, and international cooperation at the Free University of Brussels (VUB).
Political career
editOn 10 June 2007 he was elected as representative in the Belgian federal parliament for the first time.[1]
After being a Member of Parliament for 17 years, he announced his retirement from national politics in October 2023. He will not run in the 2024 Belgian federal election. He will remain active in local politics and run in the 2024 Belgian local elections in Oostende.[2]
Timeline
edit- 10/06/2007 – :
Representative (constituency of West Flanders)
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References
edit- ^ "Zetelverdeling in West-Vlaanderen". Het Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). June 10, 2007. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Groen-kopstuk Wouter De Vriendt past voor verkiesbare plaats bij de verkiezingen van juni 2024". VRT NWS (in Dutch). October 26, 2023. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
External links
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