Arie Slob
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Arie Slob (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈaːri ˈslɔp]; born 16 November 1961) is a Dutch politician and history teacher who served as Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media in the Third Rutte cabinet from 26 October 2017 until 10 January 2022.[1]
Quick Facts Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media, Prime Minister ...
Arie Slob | |
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Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media | |
In office 26 October 2017 – 10 January 2022 | |
Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
Preceded by | Office re-established |
Succeeded by | Dennis Wiersma |
Leader of the Christian Union | |
In office 28 April 2011 – 10 November 2015 | |
Preceded by | André Rouvoet |
Succeeded by | Gert-Jan Segers |
Leader of the Christian Union in the House of Representatives | |
In office 28 April 2011 – 10 November 2015 | |
Preceded by | André Rouvoet |
Succeeded by | Gert-Jan Segers |
In office 15 February 2007 – 10 June 2010 | |
Preceded by | André Rouvoet |
Succeeded by | André Rouvoet |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 19 November 2002 – 1 December 2015 | |
In office 14 February 2001 – 23 May 2002 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1961-11-16) 16 November 1961 (age 62) Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands |
Political party | Christian Union (since 2002) |
Other political affiliations | Reformed Political League (1987–2002) |
Spouse |
Marjette Slob (m. 1986) |
Children | Esther, Aron, Lotte and Karen |
Residence(s) | Zwolle, Netherlands |
Alma mater | University of Groningen (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts) |
Occupation | Politician · Teacher · Education administrator · Historian · Nonprofit director |
Website | (in English) Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media |
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A member of the Christian Union (CU), he was a member of the House of Representatives from 19 November 2002 until 1 December 2015. From 28 April 2011 to 10 November 2015, he was also party leader and parliamentary leader, in both positions succeeding André Rouvoet. He focused on matters of the Royal House, security, constitutional rights, infrastructure and fishery.