Hubert Bruls
Hubertus Maria Franciscus (Hubert) Bruls (born 6 February 1966 in Nuth) is a Dutch politician of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). Bruls is mayor of Nijmegen since 2012, chairman of the safety region Southeast Gelderland, and chairman of the National Security Council.[1][2] In this last function he is the main liaison between the Minister of Health and the Safety Regions during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands. Before becoming mayor of Nijmegen he was mayor of Venlo, a member of the House of Representatives and served as both an Alderman and a member of the municipal council of Nijmegen.[2]
Hubert Bruls | |
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 Hubert Bruls in 2012 | |
| Mayor of Nijmegen | |
| Assumed office 21 May 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Thom de Graaf |
| Mayor of Venlo | |
| In office 2005–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Wim Dijkstra |
| Succeeded by | Antoin Scholten |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 2002–2005 | |
| Alderman of Nijmegen | |
| In office 1999–2002 | |
| Member of the municipal council of Nijmegen | |
| In office 1998–2002 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 February 1966 Nuth, Netherlands |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) |
Early life
Bruls followed gymnasium, the highest Dutch variant of secondary education, at the former Bisschoppelijk College in Sittard. He studied political science at Radboud University Nijmegen, before working at the trade union NOVON/ABVAKABO.[2]
Personal life
Bruls is married and has two daughters.[3]
References
- "Most Dutch heeded call to stay home over weekend; also do so today: Security Council" (in Dutch). NL Times. 13 April 2020.
- "Resume as Mayor of Nijmegen" (in Dutch). Municipality of Nijmegen. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- "Voetbal, muziek en boeken: de ideale zaterdag van burgemeester Hubert Bruls" (in Dutch). De Gelderlander. 14 December 2019.