Tinne Van der Straeten
Tinne Van der Straeten (born 1 April 1978) is a Flemish activist and politician. She is member of the party Groen!. From 2007 till 2010, she was a representative in the Belgian Chamber for the electoral arrondissement Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde. As from October 2010 she is active as a member of the Brussels bar (advocaat). Since October 2020 she has been Minister of Energy in the De Croo Government.
Tinne Van der Straeten | |
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| Belgian Minister of Energy | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2020 | |
| Monarch | Philippe |
| Prime Minister | Alexander De Croo |
| Preceded by | Marie-Christine Marghem |
| Member of Parliament (Chamber of Representatives) | |
| In office 10 June 2007 – 12 June 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 April 1978 Malle (Antwerp), Belgium |
| Political party | Groen! |
| Alma mater | University of Ghent |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | Official website |
Biography
In 2000, Van der Straeten obtained a degree in African Studies at the Ghent University (UGent). In 2008, she also obtained a Law degree at the Free University of Brussels (VUB).
Political career
On 10 June 2007 she was elected a representative in the Belgian federal parliament for the first time. Three years later, at the 2010 election, she wasn't re-elected.
Timeline
- 10/06/2007 – 13/06/2010:
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Representative (constituency of Brussels-Halle-Vilvoorde)
References
- 3 questions à Tinne Van Der Straeten, La Libre (in French)
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