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LastDodo number
4186301
Area
Autographs
Title
Kroes, Neelie
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Year
2013
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Postkaart
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Dutch politician born on July 19, 1941 in Rotterdam. After her studies, she became the first female member of the Chamber of Commerce and also had a place on Rotteram's city council. In 1971 she was elected to the House of Representatives for the VVD. She became secretary of state for affairs under van Agt and later was minister of traffic and water management under Lubbers. In 2004 she became an EU Commissioner with a competition portfolio. In 2009 she was elected for a second term and this time she was charged with the policy for ICT and Telecom. She also became one of the vice-chairmen.

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