Alain Hutchinson
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Alain Hutchinson (born December 10, 1949 in Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek ) is a Belgian politician of the Parti Socialiste (PS). From 2004 to 2009 he was a member of the European Parliament .
Life
Hutchinson initially worked as a social worker before turning to politics. From 1972 to 1987 he was secretary of the Confederation of Employees of the Belgian General Trade Union Confederation (FGTB) and was appointed Head of Cabinet of the Minister for Social Affairs and Health of the French Community of Belgium in 1988 and Head of Cabinet of the Prime Minister of the Brussels-Capital Region in 1989 . From 1999 to 2004 he was State Secretary for Housing and Energy for the Brussels-Capital Region. From 1988 to 1999 he was councilor for education and culture in the municipality of Saint-Gilles / Sint-Gillis .
In 2004 Hutchinson was elected to the European Parliament . He was a member of the Socialist Group in the European Parliament , vice-chairman of the delegation for relations with the Maghreb countries and the Arab Maghreb Union (including Libya) and a member of the Committee on Development. After the European elections in 2009 , Hutchinson left the European Parliament.
For his services, Hutchinson was awarded the title of Knight of the Order of the Crown and Commander of the Order of Leopold II .
Publications
- Le logement à Bruxelles: pour une nouvelle solidarité avec les Bruxellois . Pire, Brussels 2004, ISBN 2-87415-385-0 .
Web links
- Official homepage of Alain Hutchinson
- Entry on Alain Hutchinson in the database of Members of the European Parliament
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hutchinson, Alain |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Belgian politician (PS), MEP |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 10, 1949 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Schaerbeek / Schaarbeek |