Age, Biography and Wiki
Bart Somers was born on 12 May, 1964 in Mechelen, Belgium, is a Flemish politician and mayor of Mechelen. Discover Bart Somers's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?
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59 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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12 May, 1964 |
| Birthday |
12 May |
| Birthplace |
Mechelen, Belgium |
| Nationality |
Belgium
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He is a member of famous politician with the age 59 years old group.
Bart Somers Height, Weight & Measurements
At 59 years old, Bart Somers height not available right now. We will update Bart Somers's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Bart Somers's Wife?
His wife is Miet Bourlon
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Miet Bourlon |
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Bart Somers Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bart Somers worth at the age of 59 years old? Bart Somers’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Belgium. We have estimated Bart Somers's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Under Review |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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politician |
Bart Somers Social Network
Timeline
Bartolomeus Jozef Lodewijk Rosalia "Bart" Somers (born 12 May 1964 in Mechelen) is a Belgian, Flemish politician.
He is currently the mayor of Mechelen.
After a law degree at KU Leuven, Bart Somers went through the Volksunie before joining the Open VLD in 1992.
Between 2003 and 2004, he was the Minister-President of Flanders.
After the regional elections of June 2004 he was appointed the interim chairman of the Flemish Liberals and Democrats (VLD).
On 4 December 2004, he was elected with just over 50 percent of the vote to a full term as chairman.
Bart Somers was one of the three negotiators for the Open VLD during the 2007 Belgian government formation.
After his party's defeat in the regional elections of 2009, he resigned as chairman of the Flemish Liberals and Democrats.
In June 2016, the European Committee of the Regions adopted Bart Somers report on "Combatting Radicalisation and Violent Extremism: Prevention mechanisms at local and regional level".
His opinion won cross-party support for its calls for more effective policing, for more cooperation between local, regional, national and European authorities, and for an approach based on respect for core principles.
In October 2016, Bart Somers was elected as Leader of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe in the European Committee of the Regions.
In 2017, Bart Somers was awarded 2016 World Mayor Prize as recognition for his outstanding achievements in welcoming refugees during recent years and for the long-term integration of immigrants from different cultures, religions and social backgrounds.
He obtained a law degree from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven.
Bart Somers is the son of the former People's Union parliamentarian, Joos Somers, who was notably a deputy and a senator.
In February 2017, he received the "World Mayor Prize 2016", an election for the year's best mayor in the world.
In October 2019, he became Vice minister-president of the Flemish Government and Flemish Minister for Living Together and Domestic Administration in the Jambon Government.
On November 6, 2023, he decided to resume his position and focus on his mayoralty of Mechelen.
He was formerly married to Miet Bourlon (currently divorced) and he has two children, a girl Lieze and a boy Jan Klaas.
