Ward Beysen - Political Career

Political Career

  • 1974-1981, member of the Antwerp Province Council.
  • 1981-1995, member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives.
  • 1985-1995, floor leader of the VLD in the Belgian Parliament.
  • 1988, Minister of the Interior in the Flemish regional government.
  • 1995-1999, member of the Flemish Parliament.
  • 1999-2004, member of the European Parliament.
  • 1989-2000, member of the Antwerp City Council.

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