Daniël Termont
Encyclopedia
Daniël Termont is a Flemish
politician, member of the Different Socialist Party and the mayor of Ghent, Belgium
.
He has been elected in the city council since 1976. From 1995 till 2006 he was alderman
of the harbour (Port of Ghent
). And between 2001 and 2006 he was also aldermand of festivities.
After the municipal elections of 2006 he became mayor of Ghent.
Flemish people
The Flemings or Flemish are the Dutch-speaking inhabitants of Belgium, where they are mostly found in the northern region of Flanders. They are one of two principal cultural-linguistic groups in Belgium, the other being the French-speaking Walloons...
politician, member of the Different Socialist Party and the mayor of Ghent, Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
.
He has been elected in the city council since 1976. From 1995 till 2006 he was alderman
Schepen
A schepen is a Dutch word referring to a municipal civic office in Dutch-speaking countries. The term is still in use in Belgium, but it has been replaced by wethouder in the Netherlands. The closest English terms are alderman, member of the municipal executive, councillor and magistrate,...
of the harbour (Port of Ghent
Port of Ghent
The port of Ghent is the third biggest port in Belgium. The first port of Ghent was situated at the Scheldt river and later on at the Lys river. Since the Middle Ages Ghent has sought for a connection to the sea. In the 13th century via the Lieve canal to the Zwin near Damme, in the 16th century...
). And between 2001 and 2006 he was also aldermand of festivities.
After the municipal elections of 2006 he became mayor of Ghent.