Jef Tavernier

Jef Tavernier (born 1 November 1951 in Aalter, East Flanders, Belgium) is a Belgian politician. He was once member of the party Green! (Groen!).

Jef Tavernier
Personal details
Born	1 November 1951 Aalter
Nationality	Belgian
Political party	Agalev/Groen! (1981–2010)
Spouse	Rita Brauwers
Occupation	Politician, Teacher

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)