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'''Dirk Louis Maria Van Mechelen''' (born 27 August 1957 in [[Kapellen, Belgium|Kapellen]]) was the [[Flanders|Flemish]] minister of Finance and Budget and Town and Country Planning. He is a member of the [[Open Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten|Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats]]. |
'''Dirk Louis Maria Van Mechelen''' (born 27 August 1957 in [[Kapellen, Belgium|Kapellen]]) was the [[Flanders|Flemish]] minister of Finance and Budget and Town and Country Planning. He is a member of the [[Open Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten|Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats]]. |
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==Education== |
==Education== |
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He obtained a degree in history from the [[Katholieke Universiteit Leuven]] ([[Leuven]], |
He obtained a degree in history from the [[Katholieke Universiteit Leuven]] ([[Leuven]], Belgium) in 1980. |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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He started his professional career at ''Buchmann Optical Industries'' in Kapellen, the company of [[Jacky Buchmann]]. In 1982, he started his political career in the municipal council of Kapellen. |
He started his professional career at ''Buchmann Optical Industries'' in Kapellen, the company of [[Jacky Buchmann]]. In 1982, he started his political career in the municipal council of Kapellen. |
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After the regional elections of 1999 he became Flemish minister of Town and Country Planning, Economy and Media. Since 2001 he is the |
After the regional elections of 1999 he became Flemish minister of Town and Country Planning, Economy and Media. Since 2001 he is the mayor of Kapellen. |
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After the [[Belgian regional elections, 2004|regional elections of 2004]] he became Flemish minister of Finance and Budget and Town and Country Planning till 2009. |
After the [[Belgian regional elections, 2004|regional elections of 2004]] he became Flemish minister of Finance and Budget and Town and Country Planning till 2009. |
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| Born | Dirk Louis Maria Van Mechelen 27 August 1957 |
| Nationality |  Belgium |
| Occupation(s) | politician, businessman |
Dirk Louis Maria Van Mechelen (born 27 August 1957 in Kapellen) was the Flemish minister of Finance and Budget and Town and Country Planning. He is a member of the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats.
Education
He obtained a degree in history from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Leuven, Belgium) in 1980.
Career
He started his professional career at Buchmann Optical Industries in Kapellen, the company of Jacky Buchmann. In 1982, he started his political career in the municipal council of Kapellen.
After the regional elections of 1999 he became Flemish minister of Town and Country Planning, Economy and Media. Since 2001 he is the mayor of Kapellen.
After the regional elections of 2004 he became Flemish minister of Finance and Budget and Town and Country Planning till 2009.
External links
- Dirk Van Mechelen (Official website)
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