Frans Timmermans
Franciscus Cornelis Gerardus Maria Timmermans (Dutch pronunciation: [frɑnˈsɪskʏs kɔrˈneːlɪs xeːˈrɑrdʏs frɑns ˈtɪmərˌmɑns];[2] born 6 May 1961) is a Dutch politician. He was the First Vice President of the European Commission from 2014 to 2019. He was also the Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal and European Commissioner for Climate Action from 2019 to 2023.[3]
Frans Timmermans | |
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 Timmermans in 2023 | |
| Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal | |
| In office 1 December 2019 – 22 August 2023 | |
| President | Ursula von der Leyen |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Maroš Šefčovič |
| European Commissioner for Climate Action | |
| In office 1 December 2019 – 22 August 2023 | |
| President | Ursula von der Leyen |
| Preceded by | Miguel Arias Cañete |
| Succeeded by | Maroš Šefčovič (acting) |
| First Vice President of the European Commission | |
| In office 1 November 2014 – 30 November 2019 | |
| President | Jean-Claude Juncker |
| Preceded by | Catherine Ashton |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 5 November 2012 – 17 October 2014 | |
| Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
| Preceded by | Uri Rosenthal |
| Succeeded by | Bert Koenders |
| State Secretary for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 22 February 2007 – 23 February 2010 | |
| Prime Minister | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| Preceded by | Atzo Nicolaï |
| Succeeded by | Ben Knapen |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 9 June 2010 – 5 November 2012 | |
| In office 6 May 1998 – 22 February 2007 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Franciscus Cornelis Gerardus Maria Timmermans 6 May 1961 Maastricht, Netherlands |
| Political party | Democrats 66 (1985) Labour Party (1990–present)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Party of European Socialists GroenLinks–PvdA (2023–present) |
| Spouse(s) | Irene Timmermans (m. 2000) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Radboud University (BA, MA) Nancy 2 University (LLM, MA) |
In July 2023, Timmermans announced his plans to run for Prime Minister of the Netherlands and to run in the 2023 general election.[4]
Frans Timmermans Media
Timmermans with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Russian President Vladimir Putin, 6 March 2013
Timmermans with US Secretary of State John Kerry at the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit
Timmermans with President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, 7 January 2016
7 July 2016 speech to EU Parliament by Timmermans (5 1/2 min.)
The European Commission, of which Frans Timmermans was vice-president from 2014 through 2023
Timmermans delivering a speech about the Green Deal at the European Investment Bank Headquarters.
Timmermans with Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang in Beijing, 4 July 2023
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References
- ↑ "Dr. F.C.G.M. (Frans) Timmermans". www.parlement.com.
- ↑ In isolation, Gerardus is pronounced [ɣeːˈrɑrdʏs].
- ↑ Simon, Frédéric (2019-12-11). "EU Commission unveils 'European Green Deal': The key points". www.euractiv.com. Retrieved 2019-12-29.
- ↑ Toby Sterling and Kate Abnett (20 July 2023), EU climate chief Timmermans to run in Dutch election Reuters.