Wouter De Vriendt (born 22 June 1977 in

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) is a Belgian

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, and member of

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. After he finished his university studies, he did research on European politics, and international cooperation at the Free University of Brussels (VUB).

Political career

On 10 June 2007 he was elected as representative in the

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for the first time. After being a Member of Parliament for 17 years, he announced his retirement from national politics in October 2023. He will not run in the

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. He will remain active in local politics and run in the

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in Oostende.

Timeline

*10/06/2007 – : Representative (constituency of West Flanders)

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{{DEFAULTSORT:De Vriendt, Wouter 1977 births Groen (political party) politicians Living people Members of the 52nd Chamber of Representatives (Belgium) Members of the 53rd Chamber of Representatives (Belgium) Members of the 54th Chamber of Representatives (Belgium) Members of the 55th Chamber of Representatives (Belgium) Vrije Universiteit Brussel alumni