Jef Tavernier Explained
| Jef Tavernier |
| Birth Date: | 1 November 1951 |
| Birth Place: | Aalter |
| Nationality: | Belgian |
| Party: | Agalev/Groen! (1981–2010) |
| Spouse: | Rita Brauwers |
| Occupation: | Politician,
Teacher |
Jef Tavernier (born 1 November 1951 in Aalter, East Flanders, Belgium) is a Belgian politician. He was once member of the party Green! (Groen!).
Career
- 24/11/1991 – 12/04/1995: Senator [directly elected] (constituency Ghent–Eeklo)
- 07/01/1992 – 21/05/1995: Flemish Council member
- 21/05/1995 – 28/08/2002: Representative (constituency Ghent–Eeklo)
- 28/08/2002 – 18/07/2003: Federal minister for Consumer Affairs, Public Health and Environment[1] [2] (replaced Magda Aelvoet)
- 18/02/2004 – 21/07/2004: Flemish minister for Environment, Agriculture and Development Cooperation
- 13/06/2004 – 07/06/2009: Flemish representative (constituency West Flanders)
Notes and References
- News: Belgium arms sale row deepens . . 27 August 2002 . 26 October 2011 .
- News: 28 August 2002 . Jef Tavernier voorgedragen om Magda Aelvoet op te volgen . nl . Jef Tavernier nominated to succeed Magda Aelvoet . . 21 January 2023.
