Marianne Thyssen
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Marianne Leonie Petrus Thyssen (Dutch pronunciation: [mɑrˈjɑnə 'tɛi̯sə(n)]; born 24 July 1956) is a Belgian politician of the Christian Democratic and Flemish Party (CD&V) who served as European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility between 2014 and 2019.
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Marianne Thyssen | |
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European Commissioner for Employment, Social Affairs, Skills and Labour Mobility | |
In office 1 November 2014 – 30 November 2019 | |
President | Jean-Claude Juncker |
Preceded by | László Andor (Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion) |
Succeeded by | Nicolas Schmit |
Leader of Christian Democratic and Flemish | |
In office 15 May 2008 – 23 June 2010 | |
Preceded by | Wouter Beke (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Wouter Beke |
Member of the European Parliament for Belgium | |
In office 17 December 1991 – 31 October 2014 | |
Constituency | Dutch-speaking electoral college |
Personal details | |
Born | Marianne Leonie Petrus Thyssen (1956-07-24) 24 July 1956 (age 67) Sint-Gillis-Waas, Belgium |
Political party | Christian Democratic and Flemish |
Other political affiliations | European People's Party |
Education | University of Leuven |
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