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Arie Slob
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Slob in 2017
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| Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media |
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| In office 26 October 2017 – 10 January 2022 |
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| Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
| Preceded by | Office re-established |
| Succeeded by | Dennis Wiersma |
| Leader of the Christian Union | |
| In office 28 April 2011 – 10 November 2015 |
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| Preceded by | André Rouvoet |
| Succeeded by | Gert-Jan Segers |
| Leader of the Christian Union in the House of Representatives | |
| In office 28 April 2011 – 10 November 2015 |
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| Preceded by | André Rouvoet |
| Succeeded by | Gert-Jan Segers |
| In office 15 February 2007 – 10 June 2010 |
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| Preceded by | André Rouvoet |
| Succeeded by | André Rouvoet |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 19 November 2002 – 1 December 2015 |
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| In office 14 February 2001 – 23 May 2002 |
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| Born | 16 November 1961 Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, Netherlands |
| Political party | Christian Union (since 2002) |
| Other political affiliations |
Reformed Political League (1987–2002) |
| Spouse |
Marjette Slob
(m. 1986) |
| Children | Esther, Aron, Lotte and Karen |
| Residences | Zwolle, Netherlands |
| Alma mater | University of Groningen (Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts) |
| Occupation | Politician · Teacher · Education administrator · Historian · Nonprofit director |
| Website | Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media |
Arie Slob (born 16 November 1961) is a Dutch politician and history teacher. He served as the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media in the Dutch government from 2017 to 2022.
He is a member of the Christian Union (CU) political party. Before becoming a minister, he was a member of the House of Representatives (the Dutch Parliament) from 2002 to 2015. During this time, he was also the leader of his party in Parliament from 2011 to 2015. He worked on topics like the Royal Family, safety, and infrastructure (things like roads and bridges).
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Arie Slob's Early Life and Career
Arie Slob was born in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, a town in the Netherlands. He studied history at the University of Groningen. Before entering national politics, he was involved in local government.
Starting in Local Politics
Slob began his political journey as a member of the city council in Zwolle. He served on the council from 1993 to 2001. This experience helped him understand how government works at a local level.
Joining the National Parliament
In 2001, Arie Slob became a member of the House of Representatives. This is the main part of the Dutch Parliament. He joined as a member of the Reformed Political League (GPV). After a national election in 2002, his party lost a seat, and he didn't return to Parliament right away. However, he soon took the place of his party's leader and was re-elected in 2003.
Leading the Christian Union Party
After the 2006 national election, Arie Slob played an important role in forming a new government. He helped negotiate on behalf of the Christian Union party.
Becoming Parliamentary Leader
When his party's leader, André Rouvoet, became a Deputy Prime Minister, Arie Slob took over his role as the leader of the Christian Union members in the House of Representatives. This meant he was in charge of guiding his party's actions and discussions in Parliament.
Becoming Party Leader
In 2011, Arie Slob became the overall leader of the Christian Union party. He continued to lead the party in Parliament until 2015. During his time in Parliament, he was also part of a special committee that looked at large building projects like new roads or railways.
Serving as a Government Minister
Arie Slob decided to leave politics in December 2015. When he left the House of Representatives, he was honored with a special award called the Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau.
A New Role Outside Parliament
After leaving Parliament, Slob became the director of the Historical Center Overijssel in Zwolle in 2016. This role involved managing a center that preserves and shares history.
Becoming a Minister for Education
In October 2017, Arie Slob returned to government, but this time as a minister. He was appointed the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media. In this role, he was responsible for schools for younger students and for how media (like TV and radio) works in the Netherlands. He served in this important position until January 2022.
