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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 is a Dutch politician and former history teacher. He was born on November 16, 1961. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media in the Dutch government. This means he was in charge of schools and media for young people.
Arie Slob is a member of the Christian Union political party. Before becoming a minister, he was a member of the House of Representatives. This is like being a member of parliament in other countries. He worked there from 2002 to 2015. He also led his party in the House of Representatives for several years.
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Early Life and Education
Arie Slob grew up in Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel, a town in the Netherlands. He went to the University of Groningen where he studied history. After his studies, he became a history teacher.
His political journey began in the city of Zwolle. He was a member of the city council there from 1993 to 2001. This was his first step into politics.
In 2001, Arie Slob became a member of the House of Representatives. He joined as a representative for the Reformed Political League (GPV). This party later became part of the Christian Union. He was re-elected in 2003.
Leading the Christian Union
After the 2006 general election, Arie Slob became the leader of his party in the House of Representatives. This happened when the previous leader, André Rouvoet, became a Deputy Prime Minister.
In 2011, Arie Slob took over as the main leader of the Christian Union party. He continued to lead them in the House of Representatives until 2015. During his time in parliament, he focused on important topics. These included the Royal House, national security, and how the country's laws work. He also worked on issues related to roads, bridges, and fishing.
Minister of Education and Media
Arie Slob decided to leave politics in December 2015. When he left the House of Representatives, he received an honor. He was made a Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau. This is a special award in the Netherlands.
After leaving parliament, he became the director of the Historical Center Overijssel. This is a place that keeps historical records in Zwolle. However, he returned to politics in October 2017. He was appointed as the Minister for Primary and Secondary Education and Media. In this role, he was responsible for schools and media for children and teenagers. He served in this position until January 2022.
External links
- House of Representatives biography
