Ep Wieldraaijer facts for kids

Ep Wieldraaijer in April 1972

Egbert Roelof "Ep" Wieldraaijer (born March 31, 1927 – died February 16, 2017) was a Dutch politician. He was a member of the Labour Party (PvdA).

Ep Wieldraaijer's Political Journey

Ep Wieldraaijer had a long career helping people through politics. He worked in different important roles, both in the Netherlands and for Europe.

Representing the People in the Netherlands

Ep Wieldraaijer started his political journey in the House of Representatives. This is an important part of the Dutch parliament.

What is the House of Representatives?

The House of Representatives is where elected politicians from different parties work together. They make laws and discuss important issues for the country. Ep Wieldraaijer was a member of this group from 1963 to 1974.

Local Leadership in Almelo and Avereest

After working in the national parliament, Ep Wieldraaijer helped lead local communities. He became an alderman in the city of Almelo from 1974 to 1978. An alderman is like a city council member who helps manage different parts of the city.

Later, he became the mayor of Avereest. He served as mayor for ten years, from 1978 to 1988. A mayor is the main leader of a town or city. They are in charge of local government and making sure the town runs smoothly.

Working for Europe in Parliament

Besides working in the Netherlands, Ep Wieldraaijer also worked on a bigger stage. He was a member of the European Parliament.

What is the European Parliament?

The European Parliament is where elected representatives from many different European countries come together. They make decisions that affect all the countries in the European Union. Ep Wieldraaijer was a member of the European Parliament from 1973 to 1974.

Life and Legacy

Ep Wieldraaijer was born in Borne, a town in the province of Overijssel, in 1927. He passed away in Enschede, also in Overijssel, in 2017. He was 89 years old. His career showed a dedication to public service, both locally and nationally.

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  Ep Wieldraaijer during a debate in April 1972.