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{{Short description|Belgian politician}}
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| order = Member of the [[European parliament]]<br>for [[Belgium]]
| order = Member of the [[European Parliament]]<br>for [[Belgium]]
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| term_start = July 20, 1999
| term_end = July 19, 2004
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| successor1=[[Juan Somavía]]
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| order2 = Minister of Civil Service in [[Parliament of Belgium]]
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'''Michel Hansenne''' was born on {{birth date and age|1940|03|23}} in Belgium. He studied law and became a labour activist turned Belgium politician. In 1989 he was the first [[Director-General]] of the [[International Labour Organization]] since the end of the cold war. In 1999 he was elected as a [[Member of the European Parliament]] (MEP) from [[Belgium]] a post he held till 2004.
'''Michel Hansenne''' ({{birth date |1940|03|23}} in Belgium). He studied law and became a labour activist turned Belgium politician. In 1989 he was the first [[Director-General]] of the [[International Labour Organization]] since the end of the cold war. As Director-General, he was preceded by [[Francis Blanchard]] and succeeded by [[Juan Somavía]]. In 1999 he was elected as a [[Member of the European Parliament]] (MEP) from [[Belgium]] a post he held till 2004.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==ILO and MEP==
==ILO and MEP==


In 1989, Hansenne was elected the first post-[[Cold War]] Director-General of the [[International Labour Organization]].<ref name=ilo /> Four years later, in 1993, Hansenne was elected for a second term. In 1997, during his time as Director-General of the ILO, Hansenne called for the certification of countries which adhere to his organisation's labour standards.<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-19412514.html ILO head calls for label: sweatshop-free countries] – [[Women's Wear Daily]]. Retrieved 2010-02-20.</ref> In 1999, he was elected a [[Member of the European Parliament]] representing Belgium, the same year publishing a book, ''Un garde-fou pour la mondialisation. Le BIT dans l'après-guerre froide''. Hansenne's European Parliamentary career was as a member of the [[European People's Party (European Parliament group)|Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)]].<ref name=ilo />
In 1989, Hansenne was elected the first post-[[Cold War]] Director-General of the [[International Labour Organization]].<ref name=ilo /> Four years later, in 1993, Hansenne was elected for a second term. In 1997, during his time as Director-General of the ILO, Hansenne called for the certification of countries which adhere to his organisation's labour standards.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121103041949/http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-19412514.html ILO head calls for label: sweatshop-free countries] – [[Women's Wear Daily]]. Retrieved 2010-02-20.</ref> In 1999, he was elected a [[Member of the European Parliament]] representing Belgium, the same year publishing a book, ''Un garde-fou pour la mondialisation. Le BIT dans l'après-guerre froide''. Hansenne's European Parliamentary career was as a member of the [[European People's Party (European Parliament group)|Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats)]].<ref name=ilo />


Whilst a Member of the European Parliament, Hansenne served on the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the Delegation for relations with Japan, serving as a substitute on the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/archive/alphaOrder/view.do?language=EN&id=4250 Michel Hansenne] – [[European Parliament]]. Retrieved 2010-02-20.</ref>
Whilst a Member of the European Parliament, Hansenne served on the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the Delegation for relations with Japan, serving as a substitute on the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.<ref>[http://www.europarl.europa.eu/members/archive/alphaOrder/view.do?language=EN&id=4250 Michel Hansenne] – [[European Parliament]]. Retrieved 2010-02-20.</ref>
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In 1999 he wrote and published the book about the history of the ILO and how he navigated the changing times:
In 1999 he wrote and published the book about the history of the ILO and how he navigated the changing times:
*{{cite book | last = Hansenne, Michel | authorlink = | title = Un garde-fou pour la mondialisation: le BIT dans l'après-guerre froide|edition= 1999|pages= | publisher = Quorum| isbn= 2-88182-366-1 |language=French}}<small>- Total pages: 151 </small>
*{{cite book | last = Hansenne, Michel | title = Un garde-fou pour la mondialisation: le BIT dans l'après-guerre froide| date = 1999|edition= 1999| publisher = Quorum| isbn= 2-88182-366-1 |language=fr}}<small>- Total pages: 151 </small>


== References ==
== References ==
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{{reflist|2}}

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Latest revision as of 14:25, 25 October 2024

Michel Hansenne
Member of the European Parliament
for Belgium
In office
July 20, 1999 – July 19, 2004
Director-General of the International Labour Organization
In office
1989–1999
Preceded byFrancis Blanchard
Succeeded byJuan Somavía
Minister of Civil Service in Parliament of Belgium
In office
May 1988 – March 1989
Minister of Employment and Labour in Parliament of Belgium
In office
December 1981 – May 1988
Minister of French Culture in Parliament of Belgium
In office
April 1979 – December 1981
Member of the Parliament of Belgium
In office
1974 – March 1989
Personal details
Born (1940-03-23) March 23, 1940 (age 84)
Belgium

Michel Hansenne ((1940-03-23)March 23, 1940 in Belgium). He studied law and became a labour activist turned Belgium politician. In 1989 he was the first Director-General of the International Labour Organization since the end of the cold war. As Director-General, he was preceded by Francis Blanchard and succeeded by Juan Somavía. In 1999 he was elected as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Belgium a post he held till 2004.

Early life

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Michel Hansenne was born on March 23, 1940. At the age of 23, Hansenne obtained a Doctor of Law, subsequently gaining a degree in Economics and Finance from the University of Liège. In 1962, Hansenne began working at the University of Liège as a researcher before beginning his career in politics in 1972.

Belgium politics

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In 1974, he became a member of the Parliament of Belgium, becoming Minister for French Culture from 1979–1981, Minister for Employment and Labour from 1981–1988 and Minister for Civil Service from 1988–1989.[1]

ILO and MEP

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In 1989, Hansenne was elected the first post-Cold War Director-General of the International Labour Organization.[1] Four years later, in 1993, Hansenne was elected for a second term. In 1997, during his time as Director-General of the ILO, Hansenne called for the certification of countries which adhere to his organisation's labour standards.[2] In 1999, he was elected a Member of the European Parliament representing Belgium, the same year publishing a book, Un garde-fou pour la mondialisation. Le BIT dans l'après-guerre froide. Hansenne's European Parliamentary career was as a member of the Group of the European People's Party (Christian Democrats).[1]

Whilst a Member of the European Parliament, Hansenne served on the Committee on Industry, External Trade, Research and Energy and the Delegation for relations with Japan, serving as a substitute on the Committee on Constitutional Affairs and Committee on Regional Policy, Transport and Tourism.[3]

Works published

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In 1999 he wrote and published the book about the history of the ILO and how he navigated the changing times:

  • Hansenne, Michel (1999). Un garde-fou pour la mondialisation: le BIT dans l'après-guerre froide (in French) (1999 ed.). Quorum. ISBN 2-88182-366-1.- Total pages: 151

References

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  1. ^ a b c Michel Hansenne – International Labour Organization. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
  2. ^ ILO head calls for label: sweatshop-free countries – Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
  3. ^ Michel Hansenne – European Parliament. Retrieved 2010-02-20.
Positions in intergovernmental organisations
Preceded by Director-General of the International Labour Organization
1989-1999 		Succeeded by
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