Jef Tavernier (born 1 November 1951 in Aalter, East Flanders, Belgium) is a Belgian politician. He was once member of the party Green! (Groen!).

Jef Tavernier
Personal details
Born1 November 1951
Aalter
NationalityBelgian
Political partyAgalev/Groen! (1981–2010)
SpouseRita Brauwers
OccupationPolitician,
Teacher

Career

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  • 24/11/1991 – 12/04/1995:   Senator [directly elected] (constituency Ghent–Eeklo)
  • 07/01/1992 – 21/05/1995:   Flemish Council member
  • 21/05/1995 – 28/08/2002:   Representative (constituency Ghent–Eeklo)
  • 28/08/2002 – 18/07/2003:   Federal minister for Consumer Affairs, Public Health and Environment[1][2] (replaced Magda Aelvoet)
  • 18/02/2004 – 21/07/2004:   Flemish minister for Environment, Agriculture and Development Cooperation
  • 13/06/2004 – 07/06/2009:   Flemish representative (constituency West Flanders)

References

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  1. ^ "Belgium arms sale row deepens". BBC News. 27 August 2002. Retrieved 26 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Jef Tavernier voorgedragen om Magda Aelvoet op te volgen" [Jef Tavernier nominated to succeed Magda Aelvoet]. De Morgen (in Dutch). 28 August 2002. Retrieved 21 January 2023.