Gerardus Peter Jan (Ger) Koopmans (born 14 August 1962 in Velden) is a former Dutch politician. A member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (Christen-Democratisch Appèl), he was an MP from 23 May 2002 to 19 September 2012. He focused on matters of agriculture, conservation, food safety and governmental organization.
Ger Koopmans | |
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| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 23 May 2002 – 19 September 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gerardus Peter Jan Koopmans August 14, 1962 Velden, Netherlands |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal |
| Occupation | Politician |
He served as chairman of the National Board of Scouting Nederland from 2006 until 2011, and he became chairman of the Netherlands Agricultural and Horticultural Association (LTO Nederland) in March 2024.[1]
Decorations
edit- In 2012, he was awarded Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
References
edit- (in Dutch) Parlement.com biography
- ^ Van der Storm, Lukas (21 March 2024). "Ger Koopmans (61), ervaren CDA-bestuurder met een vlekje, is de nieuwe LTO-voorzitter" [Ger Koopmans (61), experienced CDA administrator with a blot, is the new LTO chairman]. Trouw (in Dutch). Retrieved 26 March 2024.
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