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Emile Roemer
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| King's Commissioner of Limburg | |
| Assumed office 1 December 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Johan Remkes (acting) |
| Mayor of Alkmaar | |
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Acting
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| In office 1 October 2020 – 23 June 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Piet Bruinooge |
| Succeeded by | Anja Schouten |
| Mayor of Heerlen | |
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Acting
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| In office 16 March 2018 – 28 September 2020 |
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| Preceded by | Ralf Krewinkel |
| Succeeded by | Roel Wever |
| Leader of the Socialist Party | |
| In office 5 March 2010 – 13 December 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Agnes Kant |
| Succeeded by | Lilian Marijnissen |
| Leader of the Socialist Party in the House of Representatives |
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| In office 5 March 2010 – 13 December 2017 |
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| Preceded by | Agnes Kant |
| Succeeded by | Lilian Marijnissen |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 30 November 2006 – 18 January 2018 |
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| Personal details | |
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Emile Gerardus Maria Roemer
24 August 1962 Boxmeer, Netherlands |
| Political party | Socialist Party (since 1980) |
| Spouse |
Aimée Roemer
(m. 1986) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
Emile Gerardus Maria Roemer (born on August 24, 1962) is a Dutch politician. He is currently the King's Commissioner for the province of Limburg. He started this important job in December 2021.
Emile Roemer is a member of the Socialist Party (SP). He was the leader of this party from 2010 to 2017. During that time, he also led the party's group in the House of Representatives.
Before his current role, Roemer was a member of the House of Representatives from 2006 to 2018. He also served as an acting mayor for two different cities: Heerlen (from 2018 to 2020) and Alkmaar (from 2020 to 2021).
About Emile Roemer
Early Life and Education
Emile Roemer was born in Boxmeer, Netherlands. He was the fourth of five children in his family.
After finishing high school, Emile decided to become an elementary school teacher. He worked as a teacher at 't Schrijverke, a school in Beuningen, from 1986 to 1992. Later, from 1992 to 2002, he taught at De Peppels, an elementary school in his hometown of Boxmeer.
His Political Journey
Emile Roemer started his political career in 1994. He was elected to the municipal council in Boxmeer. This council helps make decisions for the local town.
In 2002, he became an alderman for finance in Boxmeer. An alderman is like a city council member who also manages a specific area, such as money matters. He was also the chairman of the Socialist Party in Boxmeer for many years, from 1980 to 2007.
In 2006, Emile Roemer was elected to the House of Representatives. This is a big step, as it means he became a national politician.
On March 5, 2010, he became the new leader of the Socialist Party. He also became the leader of the party's group in the House of Representatives. He led the party in three national elections: in 2010, 2012, and 2017. He stepped down from these leadership roles in December 2017.
After leaving the House of Representatives, Emile Roemer took on new roles. In 2018, he became the acting mayor of Heerlen. Then, in 2020, he became the acting mayor of Alkmaar.
His most recent and current role began on December 1, 2021. On this date, he was officially appointed as the King's Commissioner for the province of Limburg. This role is similar to a governor for a province.
Family Life
Emile Roemer has been married to Aimée Roemer since 1986. They have two daughters together.
See also
In Spanish: Emile Roemer para niños
