Raymond Langendries
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Raymond A. Langendries is a Belgian
politician
and Member of the European Parliament
for the French Community of Belgium
with the Centre Démocrate Humaniste, part of the European People's Party
and sits on the European Parliament
's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
.
He is a substitute for the Committee on Development
, a member of the Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
and a substitute for the Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China
.
On July 17, 2008, he was one of three senior Belgian politicians commissioned by King Albert II
to investigate ways of enabling constitutional reform talks in the light of the long-running Belgian constitutional crisis
.
Politics of Belgium
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politician
Politician
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and Member of the European Parliament
Member of the European Parliament
A Member of the European Parliament is a person who has been elected to the European Parliament. The name of MEPs differ in different languages, with terms such as europarliamentarian or eurodeputy being common in Romance language-speaking areas.When the European Parliament was first established,...
for the French Community of Belgium
French Community of Belgium
The French Community of Belgium is one of the three official communities in Belgium along with the Flemish Community and the German speaking Community. Although its name could suggest that it is a community of French citizens in Belgium, it is not...
with the Centre Démocrate Humaniste, part of the European People's Party
European People's Party
The European People's Party is a pro-European centre-right European political party. The EPP was founded in 1976 by Christian democratic parties, but later it increased its membership to include conservative parties and parties of other centre-right perspectives.The EPP is the most influential of...
and sits on the European Parliament
European Parliament
The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union . Together with the Council of the European Union and the Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the EU and it has been described as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world...
's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
Committee on Employment and Social Affairs
The Committee on Employment and Social Affairs is a committee of the European Parliament.- Chairman :2009 - : -External links:*...
.
He is a substitute for the Committee on Development
Committee on Development
The Committee on Development is a standing committee of the European Parliament responsible for promoting, implementing and monitoring the development and cooperation policy of the European Union, notably talks with developing countries; aid to developing countries; and promotion of democratic...
, a member of the Delegation to the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly
The ACP–EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly was created to bring together the elected representatives of the European Union and the elected representatives of the African, Caribbean and Pacific states that have signed the Cotonou Agreement.Since the entry into force of the Treaty on European Union...
and a substitute for the Delegation for relations with the People's Republic of China
People's Republic of China
China , officially the People's Republic of China , is the most populous country in the world, with over 1.3 billion citizens. Located in East Asia, the country covers approximately 9.6 million square kilometres...
.
On July 17, 2008, he was one of three senior Belgian politicians commissioned by King Albert II
Albert II of Belgium
Albert II is the current reigning King of the Belgians, a constitutional monarch. He is a member of the royal house "of Belgium"; formerly this house was named Saxe-Coburg-Gotha...
to investigate ways of enabling constitutional reform talks in the light of the long-running Belgian constitutional crisis
2007–2008 Belgian government formation
The 2007–2008 Belgian government formation followed the general election of 10 June 2007, and consisted of a period of negotiation in which the Flemish parties Flemish Liberal Democratic , Christian Democratic and Flemish and New Flemish Alliance , and the French-speaking parties Reformist...
.
Career
- 1964-1972: Primary teacher
- 1981-1985: Head of the office of the Minister for the Interior
- 1972-1974: Secretary of the PSC in the House of Representatives
- 1974-1979: PSC national secretary
- since 1971: Member of Tubize Municipal Council
- 1976-1982: Deputy MayorMayorIn many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of TubizeTubizeTubize is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. On January 1 2006 Tubize had a total population of 22,335. The total area is 32.66 km² which gives a population density of 684 inhabitants per km².... - since 1995: MayorMayorIn many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
of TubizeTubizeTubize is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Walloon Brabant. On January 1 2006 Tubize had a total population of 22,335. The total area is 32.66 km² which gives a population density of 684 inhabitants per km².... - 1991-2004: Member of Parliament (1979–1981
- 1979-1981 and 1991-1995: Chairman of the PSC Group in the House of Representatives
- 1995-1999: President of the House of Representatives
- 1999-2004: President of the cdH Group (PSC) in the House of Representatives
- 1985-1991: Senator
- 1985-1989: Chairman of the PSC Group in the Senate
- 1989-1992: Minister for the Civil Service
- Belgian Member of the Inter-Parliamentary Union
Decorations
- CommanderCommanderCommander is a naval rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. Commander is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the armed forces, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Commander as a naval...
of the Order of the CrownOrder of the Crown (Belgium)The Order of the Crown is an Order of Belgium which was created on 15 October 1897 by King Leopold II in his capacity as ruler of the Congo Free State. The order was first intended to recognize heroic deeds and distinguished service achieved from service in the Congo Free State - many of which acts... - CommanderCommanderCommander is a naval rank which is also sometimes used as a military title depending on the individual customs of a given military service. Commander is also used as a rank or title in some organizations outside of the armed forces, particularly in police and law enforcement.-Commander as a naval...
of the Order of Leopold (Belgium) - 2002: Minister of State