Frans Timmermans

Also known as Franciscus Cornelis Gerardus Maria Timmermans, F.C.G.M. Timmermans

Dutch politician (born 1961)

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Frans Timmermans is a Dutch politician, diplomat, columnist, and linguist born in Maastricht in 1961. He holds citizenship in the Kingdom of the Netherlands and has served as vice-president of the European Commission, Member of the European Parliament, and European Commissioner for Climate Action. His political career includes candidacies in the 2002, 2003, 2006, and 2010 Dutch general elections. He has been a member of the Labour Party, Democrats 66, GroenLinks, and GroenLinks–PvdA.

Timmermans was educated at Radboud University, Nancy-Université, University of Lorraine, and University Nancy II. He speaks Dutch, French, European English, and German, with Limburgish as his native language. He is a member of the Catholic Church and holds the rank of Private first class. Among his awards are the Knight of the Legion of Honour, Sovereign Military Order of Malta, and inclusion in the Time 100 collection. He has authored works including *De sterrendans van Europa*, *De oostgrens van Europa*, *Glück auf!*, and *Broederschap*.

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Preceded by: Office established
Succeeded by: Jesse Klaver
Commission: Von der Leyen I
Prime minister: Mark Rutte

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Frans Timmermans is de fractievoorzitter van GroenLinks-PvdA

Frans Timmermans wil het vertrouwen herstellen. In elkaar en in de overheid. Hoe we dat doen? Door te laten zien dat we er voor elkaar zijn.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Gender: male
Citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands
Place of birth: Maastricht
Occupation: columnist
Position held: vice-president of the European Commission
Educated at: Bernardinuscollege
Political party: GroenLinks
Languages spoken: Italian
Native language: Limburgish language
Religion: Catholic Church
Military rank: Private first class
Image: Frans Timmermans (2022).jpg
Residence: Maastricht

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Commons category: Frans Timmermans (politician)
date of birth: 1961-05-06
Commons gallery: Frans Timmermans
candidacy in election: 2025 Dutch general election
name in native language: Frans Timmermans
start of work period: 1986-00-00
social media followers: 216658
P10632: Frans Timmermans
birth name: Franciscus Cornelis Gerardus Maria Timmermans
affiliation string: Better Regulation, Inter-Institutional Relations, the Rule of Law and the Charter of Fundamental Rights, European Commission
affiliation: European Commission
described at URL: groenlinkspvda.nl/frans-timmermans