Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
Jaap de Hoop Scheffer | |
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Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 22 July 2002 – 3 December 2003 | |
Prime Minister | Jan Peter Balkenende |
Preceded by | Jozias van Aartsen |
Succeeded by | Ben Bot |
Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal | |
In office 27 March 1997 – 1 October 2001 | |
Deputy | See list
|
Preceded by | Enneüs Heerma |
Succeeded by | Jan Peter Balkenende |
Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal in the House of Representatives | |
In office 27 March 1997 – 1 October 2001 | |
Preceded by | Enneüs Heerma |
Succeeded by | Jan Peter Balkenende |
Member of the House of Representatives | |
In office 3 June 1986 – 23 May 2002 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Jakob Gijsbert de Hoop Scheffer 3 April 1948 Amsterdam, Netherlands |
Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (since 1982) |
Other political affiliations | Democrats 66 (1979–1982) |
Spouse |
Jeannine van Oorschot
(m. 1979) |
Children | 2 daughters |
Residence | The Hague |
Alma mater | Leiden University (LL.B., LL.M.) |
Occupation | Politician · Diplomat · Civil servant · Jurist · Corporate director · Nonprofit director · Lobbyist · Professor |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Netherlands |
Branch/service | Royal Netherlands Air Force |
Years of service | 1974–1976 (Conscription) 1976–1978 (Reserve) |
Rank | Second lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Cold War |
Jakob Gijsbert "Jaap" de Hoop Scheffer (
De Hoop Scheffer studied
De Hoop Scheffer continued to be active in politics and was appointed as
De Hoop Scheffer retired from active politics at 61 and became active in the private and public sectors as a corporate and non-profit director served on several state commissions and councils and as a occasional diplomat and lobbyist for several economic delegations on behalf of the government, he also worked as a distinguished professor of International relations, Diplomatic Practice and Governmental Studies at his alma mater Leiden University from September 2009 until September 2014. He is still involved with his alma mater as a Distinguished Fellow at Leiden University College The Hague.[3]
Following his retirement, De Hoop Scheffer continues to be active as a advocate and lobbyist for more European integration and improved Transatlantic relations. De Hoop Scheffer is known for his abilities as an effective negotiator and skilful manager. De Hoop Scheffer was granted the honorary title of Minister of State on 22 June 2018 and as of 2024 continues to comment on political affairs as a statesman.
Early life
De Hoop Scheffer attended the
Political career
Member of Tweede Kamer
De Hoop Scheffer was a member of the social liberal Democrats 66 (D66) party from 1979 until 1982 until he became a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). After the election of 1986 De Hoop Scheffer was elected as a Member of the House of Representatives on 3 June 1986 and served as a frontbencher chairing the parliamentary committee for Development Cooperation and parliamentary committee for Foreign Affairs and was spokesperson for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs, NATO, Development Cooperation and Development aid.
Leader of Christian Democratic Appeal (1997-2001)
After the Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal and Parliamentary leader of the CDA in the Tweede Kamer Enneüs Heerma announced that he was stepping down as Leader and Parliamentary leader following increasing criticism on his leadership, the CDA leadership approached De Hoop Scheffer as a candidate to succeed him. De Hoop Scheffer accepted and became Leader and Parliamentary leader on 27 March 1997.
For the
Dutch Foreign Minister
The CDA won in the 2002 elections and played the leading role in the formation of a new coalition government. The new Prime Minister Balkenende appointed De Hoop Scheffer as foreign minister in his short-lived first cabinet, a position he retained in the second Balkenende cabinet after the elections of 22 January 2003.
In 2003, the foreign policy of the Netherlands was largely determined by De Hoop Scheffer and Balkenende. Its main foreign policy decision was to contribute to
In 2003 Jaap de Hoop Scheffer was also the Chairman-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
NATO Secretary General (2004–2009)
He became the 11th NATO Secretary General on 5 January 2004, succeeding Lord Robertson, who held the post from 1999 until 2003. The announcement was made on 22 September 2003.[4] As Secretary General, De Hoop Scheffer urged NATO members to contribute more to NATO operations such as the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan.[5] He "informed a NATO conference that 'NATO troops have to guard pipelines that transport oil and gas that is directed for the West,' and more generally to protect sea routes used by tankers and other 'crucial infrastructure' of the energy system".[6]
On 21 June 2007, De Hoop Scheffer attended an economic conference in
It has been alleged by
On 21 July 2009 De Hoop Scheffer suffered a
His successor, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, took office on 1 August 2009.
Post-political career
On 1 September 2009 De Hoop Scheffer was appointed to the Pieter Kooijmans Chair for Peace, Law and Security at Leiden University. The appointment is part-time, and the holder of this chair is appointed for a maximum of three years.
In addition, De Hoop Scheffer has held a variety of paid and unpaid positions, including:
- Air France–KLM, Independent Member of the Board of Directors[12]
- Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (DERASAT), Member of the International Advisory Board[13]
- Friends of Europe, Member of the Board of Trustees[14]
- Trilateral Commission, Member of the European Group[15]
- Ethics counselor to the cabinet of the Netherlands (starting March 2024)[16]
Honours and awards
- Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau (Netherlands, 22 May 2002)
- Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau (Netherlands, 12 December 2003)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau (Netherlands, 6 July 2009, for his services as Secretary General of NATO)[17][18]
- Order of the Balkan Mountains (Bulgaria, 2009)
- Recipient of the Grand Order of King Tomislav (Croatia, 5 February 2009, "for outstanding contribution to strengthening the international position of the Republic of Croatia and the promotion of cooperation between NATO and the Republic of Croatia")
- Member 1st Class of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (Estonia, 6 July 2009)[19]
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Italy, 16 February 2009)
- Grand Officer of the Order of the Three Stars (Latvia, November 2004, for his commitment to a United Europe)
- Grand Cross of the Order of Vytautas the Great (Lithuania, 26 June 2009)[20]
- Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland (Poland, 12 March 2009)
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Star of Romania (Romania, 10 May 2004)[21]
- Member 1st Class of the Order of the White Double Cross (Slovakia, 2009)[22]
- Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (United Kingdom, 10 February 2010, for his services to NATO)[24]
References
- ^ The first word in isolation: [ˈjaːp].
- ^ NATO - Biography Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
- ^ "Distinguished Fellows". Leiden University. Retrieved 2022-09-28.
- ^ "New Secretary General takes up office". NATO. 7 January 2004.
- ^ "Nato boss pleads for Afghan focus". BBC. 19 June 2004.
- ^ Chomsky, Noam (2011-04-21) Is the world too big to fail?, Salon.com
- ^ "Canada should stay in Afghanistan past 2009, NATO chief says". CBC News. 21 June 2007.
- ^ "Canada should stay in Afghanistan past 2009, NATO chief says". CBC News. 21 June 2007.
- ^ Spencer, Richard; Osborn, Andrew; Waterfield, Bruno (23 February 2010). "Iran arrests most wanted man after police board civilian flight". The Daily Telegraph. London.
- ^ http://www.ad.nl/binnenland/3384865/De_Hoop_Scheffer_gedotterd_na_hartaanval.html.
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(help) - ^ "De Hoop Scheffer gaat goed vooruit". 22 July 2009.
- ^ Board of Directors Archived 2018-09-24 at the Wayback Machine Air France–KLM.
- ^ International Advisory Board Archived 2016-09-21 at the Wayback Machine Bahrain Center for Strategic, International and Energy Studies (DERASAT), Manama.
- ^ Board of Trustees[permanent dead link] Friends of Europe.
- ^ Trilateral Commission membership list of March 2017 Archived 2019-02-01 at the Wayback Machine, "Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, former Secretary General of NATO and Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, The Hague"
- ^ "Oud-ministers Sorgdrager en De Hoop Scheffer vertrouwensfunctionarissen kabinetsleden" [Former ministers Sorgdrager and De Hoop Scheffer counselor to government members]. NOS (in Dutch). 15 March 2024. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
- ^ Hoge onderscheiding voor De Hoop Scheffer - online de Volkskrant (Dutch)
- ^ Ridder Grootkruis in de Orde van Oranje Nassau voor De Hoop Scheffer Website Ministry of General Affairs (Dutch)
- ^ J. G. de Hoop Schefferile riikliku autasu andmin - website of the President of Estonia
- ^ Lithuanian Presidency Archived 2014-04-19 at the Wayback Machine, Lithuanian Orders searching form
- ^ Decretul 301 din 10 mai 2004 (Decretul 301/2004) Archived 2010-01-22 at the Wayback Machine - Decree from the Romanian president to award Jaap de Hoop Scheffer
- ^ Slovak republic website, State honours Archived 2016-04-13 at the Wayback Machine : 1st Class in 2009 (click on "Holders of the Order of the 1st Class White Double Cross" to see the holders' table)
- ^ stafoto
- ^ Hoge Britse ridderorde voor De Hoop Scheffer - Website www.nu.nl (Dutch)
External links
- NATO Declassified - Jaap de Hoop Scheffer (biography)
- Appointment as Secretary General - NATO announcement
- Profile of Jaap de Hoop Scheffer Archived 2008-08-14 at the Wayback Machine - by journalist Robert van de Roer, NATO website