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Suzanne Dekker (1981)
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Suzanne Dekker was born on October 31, 1949. She is a former politician from the Netherlands. She was a member of a political party called Democrats 66 (D66).

Suzanne Dekker worked as a politician in two important roles. From 1979 to 1981, she was a member of the European Parliament (MEP). This means she helped make decisions for many countries in Europe. Later, from 1981 to 1982, she served in the Dutch House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the Netherlands.

Suzanne Dekker's Political Career

Suzanne Dekker started her political journey with the Democrats 66 party. This party is known for wanting to make government more open and fair. She was born in Amsterdam, a big city in the Netherlands.

Serving in Europe

Her first big role was as a Member of the European Parliament, often called an MEP. The European Parliament is like a big meeting place for people from different countries in Europe. They work together on laws that affect many people across the continent. Suzanne Dekker represented the Netherlands there. She helped discuss important topics that concerned all of Europe.

Working for the Netherlands

After her time in Europe, Suzanne Dekker came back to work in her home country. She became a member of the Dutch House of Representatives. This is a very important part of the Dutch government. Members of the House of Representatives create and vote on laws for the Netherlands. They also keep an eye on what the government is doing. Her time in this role was from 1981 to 1982.

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