Frans Timmermans
Franciscus Cornelis Gerardus Maria Timmermans (Dutch pronunciation: [frɑnˈsɪskʏs kɔrˈneːlɪs xeːˈrɑrdʏs frɑns ˈtɪmərˌmɑns];[1] born 6 May 1961) is a Dutch politician. He is the First Vice President of the European Commission since 2014. He is also the Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal and European Commissioner for Climate Action since 2019.[2]
Frans Timmermans | |
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_(cropped).jpg.webp) Frans Timmermans in February 2020 | |
| First Vice President of the European Commission | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2014 | |
| President | Jean-Claude Juncker Ursula von der Leyen |
| Preceded by | The Baroness Ashton of Upholland |
| Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal | |
| Assumed office 1 December 2019 | |
| President | Ursula von der Leyen |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| European Commissioner for Climate Action | |
| Assumed office 1 December 2019 | |
| President | Ursula von der Leyen |
| Preceded by | Miguel Arias Cañete |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 5 November 2012 – 17 October 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
| Preceded by | Uri Rosenthal |
| Succeeded by | Bert Koenders |
| State Secretary for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 22 February 2007 – 23 February 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| Preceded by | Atzo Nicolaï |
| Succeeded by | Ben Knapen |
| In office 9 June 2010 – 5 November 2012 | |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 6 May 1998 – 22 February 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Franciscus Cornelis Gerardus Maria Timmermans 6 May 1961 Maastricht, Netherlands |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Other political affiliations | Party of European Socialists |
| Spouse(s) | Irene Timmermans (m. 2000) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Radboud University (BA, MA) Nancy 2 University (LLM, MA) |
References
- In isolation, Gerardus is pronounced [ɣeːˈrɑrdʏs].
- Simon, Frédéric (2019-12-11). "EU Commission unveils 'European Green Deal': The key points". www.euractiv.com. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
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