René Paas
René Paas | |
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King's Commissioner in Groningen | |
Assumed office 18 April 2016 | |
Monarch | Willem-Alexander |
Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
Preceded by | Max van den Berg |
Personal details | |
Born | Frederik Johannes Paas 16 September 1966 Dordrecht, Netherlands |
Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal |
Spouse | Ruth Peetoom |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of Groningen |
Frederik Johannes "René" Paas (Dutch pronunciation:
Early life
Frederik Johannes Paas was born on 16 September 1966 in Dordrecht in the Netherlands.[1] He lived in Veendam and Nieuwe Pekela during his youth.[2] He later moved to Groningen, where he studied Dutch law and public administration at the University of Groningen from 1984 to 1991.[3][4] During his studies, he was an active member of the Christian Democratic Youth Appeal (CDJA), the youth organisation of the political party Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA).[3]
Career
René Paas was a member of the
Paas was chairman of the
Paas has been the
Personal life
René Paas is married to Protestant minister and CDA party chair Ruth Peetoom.[7] They have three children and live in Utrecht.[2][4]
References
- ^ a b c d Mr.Drs. F.J. (René) Paas (in Dutch), Parlement & Politiek, 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Vrouw stuurt nieuwe CdK René Paas eerst op kamers" (in Dutch), RTV Noord, 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ a b Commissaris van de koning – René Paas (in Dutch), University of Groningen. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- ^ a b "Paas commissaris van de koning in Groningen" (in Dutch), Trouw, 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ Joram Bolle, "'René Paas wordt commissaris van de Koning in Groningen'" (in Dutch), NRC Handelsblad, 2016. Retrieved 12 June 2016.
- ^ "Benoeming commissaris van de Koning provincie Groningen" (in Dutch), Government of the Netherlands, 2016. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
- ^ Drs. G.R. (Ruth) Peetoom (in Dutch), Parlement & Politiek. Retrieved 12 June 2016.