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Bas Belder

b. 1946

Dutch historian, journalist and politician

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About Bas Belder

Born 1946. Bas Belder is a Dutch journalist, politician, historian and teacher.

Bastiaan "Bas" Belder (born 25 October 1946) is a Dutch politician and former Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from the Netherlands. He is a member of the Staatkundig Gereformeerde Partij, part of the European Conservatives and Reformists.

He sat on the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs. He was a substitute for the Committee on Agriculture. Furthermore he was vice-chairman of the delegation for the relations between the European Parliament and Israel and chairman of the European Parliament Working Group on Human Dignity.

In the 2019 European Parliament election he was succeeded by Bert-Jan Ruissen.

Education Higher degree in the history of Eastern Europe from Utrecht University

Career 1969–1984: Secondary school teacher (Rotterdam) 1984–1999: Foreign editor/commentator Reformatorisch Dagblad (Apeldoorn) 1999–2019: Member of the European Parliament 1999–2004: First Chairman of the Delegation for relations with the United States 2009–2014: Chairman of the Delegation for the relations with Israel 2014–2019: Vice-Chairman of the Delegation for the relations with Israel

Personal life Bas Belder is married and has three children. He is a member of the Protestant Church in the Netherlands (PKN).

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Utrecht University
Positions held
Member of the European Parliament
Awards
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bas Belder?

Dutch historian, journalist and politician

When was Bas Belder born?

Bas Belder was born on 25 October 1946 in Ridderkerk.

What is Bas Belder's occupation?

Bas Belder is a journalist, politician, historian and teacher.

What nationality is Bas Belder?

Bas Belder is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bas Belder

· Wikidata: Q810605

· DBpedia: Bas Belder

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