About Dirk Van der Maelen
Born 1953. Dirk Van der Maelen is a Belgian politician.
Dirk Leo Van der Maelen (born 14 March 1953) is a Belgian politician for the SP.A.
Biography Van der Maelen was born in Geraardsbergen. He has been a member of the Chamber of Representatives since 1989, where he specialised himself in finances and defence. Between 1999 and 2007 he served as faction leader of his party. Van der Maelen is also a member of the town council of his hometown Geraardsbergen. In 2010 the Flemish newspaper De Morgen called him the best parliamentarian of the previous legislature, with a score of 4.5/5.
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Who is Dirk Van der Maelen?
Flemish politician
When was Dirk Van der Maelen born?
Dirk Van der Maelen was born on 14 March 1953 in Geraardsbergen.
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Dirk Van der Maelen is a politician.
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Dirk Van der Maelen is Belgian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dirk Van der Maelen. https://biography.guide/dirk-van-der-maelen/
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