Bart Staes
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Bart Hubert Wilfried Marcel Staes (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbɑrt ˈstaːs]; born 7 August 1958), is a Belgian politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament for Flanders from 1999 until 2019. He is a member of Groen, part of the European Greens.
Bart Staes | |
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Member of the European Parliament | |
In office 20 July 1999 – 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1958-08-07) 7 August 1958 (age 65) Izegem |
Nationality | Belgian |
Political party | Volksunie Groen (2002–) |
Residence | Antwerp |
Alma mater | Sint-Thomas Pedagogische Hogeschool, Brussels |
Occupation | Teacher, politician |
Website | Official website |
After studying in Brussels and qualifying as a teacher (Dutch/English/Economics), Staes turned to politics, beginning his political career in the Volksunie, which later became Spirit. Following the formation of the electoral alliance (cartel) between Spirit and the Socialistische Partij Anders (sp.a) in 2002, Staes moved to join Agalev (as it was then known; today, Groen). He has been a Member of the European Parliament continuously since 1999, at first for the Volksunie, later Spirit and now Groen. His particular interests are the environment and peace movements.