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Freya Van den Bossche
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| Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium | |
| In office 15 October 2005 – 21 December 2007 |
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| Prime Minister | Guy Verhofstadt |
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| Born | 26 March 1975 Ghent, Belgium |
| Spouses | Tobias Wurm (1999–2005) Dennis Van de Weghe (2006–2007) Willem Wannyn (2008–2015) Eva Vettenberg (2017?–) |
| Children | Ariane, Billie, Moses |
| Occupation | politician |
Freya Van den Bossche (born on March 26, 1975) is a Belgian politician. She is the daughter of Luc Van den Bossche, who was also a well-known politician. Freya is a member of the SP.a political party. She has served as a Deputy Prime Minister and a minister in the Belgian federal government. She was the youngest person ever to become a minister in Belgium.
Early Life and Education
Freya Van den Bossche went to high school in Ghent, Belgium. She later studied at the University of Ghent. In 1999, she earned a master's degree in Communication Sciences. She also spent some time studying in Amsterdam, Netherlands, as part of a student exchange program.
Starting in Politics
Freya first became widely known during a TV debate for a local election in 2000. She was one of several candidates who were children of famous politicians. Many people thought she was very good at debating. She was elected in that local election.
Becoming a Federal Minister
After her success in local politics, Freya quickly moved up. In 2003, she ran for the federal parliament in Belgium. She received many votes, showing she was popular.
On July 12, 2003, Freya Van den Bossche became a minister in the Belgian government. She was only 28 years old, making her the youngest minister in Belgium's history. She was in charge of areas like Environment and Consumer Affairs.
In July 2004, her responsibilities changed, and she became responsible for Work and Consumer Affairs. Then, in October 2005, she was promoted again. She became the nation's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Budget and Consumer Affairs. She held these important roles until 2008.
Freya Van den Bossche has been recognized for her work. A Spanish newspaper once included her in an online poll about the world's most beautiful female politicians. Time magazine also wrote about her, noting her popularity.
Personal Life
Freya Van den Bossche has three children. Her daughters are named Ariane (born in 1999) and Billie (born in 2005). She also has a son named Moses (born in 2009).
