Lodewijk Asscher
| Lodewijk Asscher | |
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| Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands | |
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| Assumed office November 5, 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
| Preceded by | Maxime Verhagen |
| Minister of Social Affairs and Emloyment | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office November 5, 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
| Preceded by | Henk Kamp |
| Acting Mayor of Amsterdam | |
| In office March 12, 2010 – July 7, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Job Cohen |
| Succeeded by | Eberhard van der Laan |
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| Born | Lodewijk Frans Asscher September 27, 1974 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Nationality | Dutch |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouse(s) | Jildau Piena (since 2007) |
| Children | 3 sons |
| Residence | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | University of Amsterdam (Master of Laws, Doctor of Philosophy) |
| Occupation | Politician Jurist Assistant Professor |
Lodewijk Frans Asscher (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈloːdəˌʋɛi̯k ˈɑʃər]; born September 27, 1974) is a Dutch politician of the Labour Party (PvdA). He has been the Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands and Minister of Social Affairs and Employment in the Cabinet Rutte II since November 5, 2012. He previously served as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam from March 12, 2010 to July 7, 2010 after Job Cohen resigned as Mayor to become the Labour Party leader and lijsttrekker (top candidate) for the Dutch general election of 2010.[1]
Biography
Early life
Lodewijk Frans Asscher was born in Amsterdam in a mixed religious family; his father is from Jewish descent and his mother is Roman Catholic.[2] His father is a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy and his mother a member of the Labour Party.[3]
Politics
Asscher entered the city council after the Dutch municipal elections of 2002. Besides his role as the Parliamentary leader of the Labour Party in the Amsterdam city council, he took part in the commission on General Affairs. Until 1 January 2006, Asscher taught information Law at the University of Amsterdam. In his book "New Amsterdam", Asscher advocated the eventual disappearance of the red light district. A few days after the release of the book, Asscher revoked that statement, stating that he was not against prostitution, but rather against sexual slavery. After the Dutch municipal elections of 2006, where he led the Labour Party's campaign in Amsterdam, Asscher was installed as an alderman on April 26. He served as alderman of Economics, Airport and Harbour, and deputy mayor of Amsterdam for the Labour Party from 2006 until 2010. And served as Acting Mayor of Amsterdam from March 12, 2010 to July 7, 2010. He then became alderman of Finances serving until November 5, 2012 when he became Minister of Social Affairs and Employment and Deputy Prime Minister in the Cabinet Rutte II.[4][5] He was succeeded by Pieter Hilhorst (also PvdA).
Personal
He is married to Jildau Piena, they married on July 15, 2007 and have 3 sons.[6]
References
- ^ (Dutch) Lodewijk Asscher waarnemend burgemeester, Trouw, March 19, 2010
- ^ (Dutch) Op vrijdag aten we challe, met Pasen matzes, Jonet.nl, November 20, 2010
- ^ (Dutch) Lodewijk Asscher 'Ik ben soms knetterhard', Intermediair.nl, December 8, 2005
- ^ (Dutch) Lodewijk Asscher wordt vicepremier, NOS, October 26, 2012
- ^ (Dutch) Asscher: politiek talent van de PvdA, NOS, November 1, 2012
- ^ (Dutch) Lodewijk Asscher: wordt hij Wibaut of Cohen?, Wordpress, October 14, 2011
External links
- (Dutch) Mr. L.F. (Lodewijk) Asscher (Parlement & Politiek)
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| Preceded by Henk Kamp |
Minister of Social Affairs and Emloyment 2012- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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| Preceded by Job Cohen |
Acting Mayor of Amsterdam 2010 |
Succeeded by Eberhard van der Laan |
| Preceded by Maxime Verhagen |
Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands 2012- |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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