1. Eric Derk Wiebes was born on 12 March 1963 and is a Dutch politician who served as Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy in the Third Rutte cabinet since 26 October 2017 until 15 January 2021.
12 Facts About Eric Wiebes
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Eric Wiebes is a member of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy.
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Eric Wiebes took office in the Second Rutte cabinet; following the general election of 2017, he was asked to become Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy.
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Eric Wiebes was born in Delft on 12 March 1963 and grew up in Muiderberg.
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Eric Wiebes completed his vwo in nearby Bussum, graduating in 1981.
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Eric Wiebes continued his studies the same year at Delft University of Technology studying mechanical engineering.
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Eric Wiebes discussed his future career together with Willibrord van Beek, at the time a member of the House of Representatives.
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Eric Wiebes declined two offers from smaller municipalities which he deemed not challenging enough.
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Eric Wiebes served as alderman between 19 May 2010 and 4 February 2014.
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In May 2015, after an investigation of a committee of the European Parliament on a tax deal the Netherlands made with Starbucks, Eric Wiebes stated that the Netherlands was not a tax haven.
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Eric Wiebes was the only politician not to lose his position over the problems.
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On 26 October 2017, Eric Wiebes was appointed Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Policy in the Third Rutte cabinet.