Jean-Paul Moerman
Jean-Paul Moerman | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 September 1952 |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Occupation(s) | politician, lawyer, judge |
Jean-Paul Moerman, born on 14 September 1952 in
He is a master of Laws (
Moerman was a lawyer at the
In 2017 Moerman was proven to have ties with Azerbaijani caviar diplomacy and lobbying for the regime of Azerbaijan. He himself conceded "having fallen in love a bit." Moerman frequently traveled to Azerbaijan and his trips were covered by the Communication Office of Azerbaijan (OCAZ), an organization founded by Alain Destexhe and Stef Goris who are known for promoting Azerbaijani interests in Europe.[4] Moerman is known for his statements in favor of the governing regime of Azerbaijan and criticizing the reports of prominent human rights organizations such as Amnesty International.[5]
Moerman was mentioned as a member of the so-called "Habsburg group", potential lobbyists for
Political career
- Belgian federal deputy (PRL) for the Mons electoral district from 21 May 1995 to 21 May 2001.
- Former member of the city council, PRL faction leader.
References
- ^ "Le magistrat tombé amoureux de l'Azerbaïdjan". Le Soir (in French). 18 September 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ "Jean-Paul Moerman garde sa liste sous le manteau: l'avocat jemappien veut aider Mons, ville en perdition Homme providentiel de Jean Gol". Le Soir (in French). 2 March 1994. Retrieved 15 June 2018.
- ^ "Grondwettelijk Hof, Voorstelling, Huidige inrichting" (in Dutch). Retrieved 14 June 2018.
- ^ "A Belgian association used to legitimise the elections in Azerbaijan – a Belgian high magistrate implicated in Azerigate".
- ^ "Le magistrat tombé amoureux de l'Azerbaïdjan".
- ^ "Mueller names 'Hapsburg group,' reveals Manafort messages". ABC News. 13 June 2018. Retrieved 14 June 2018.