Anke Van dermeersch
Anke Maria Flor Van dermeersch, born in Antwerp on October 27, 1972, is a Belgian Flemish-Nationalist politician, senator, former lawyer-tax consultant and former Miss Belgium. Anke Van dermeersch holds a seat since 2003 in the Senate for Vlaams Blok, and since November 14, 2004 - after the name change - for Vlaams Belang.
Political Career
Anke Van dermeersch was elected Senator in 2003 and is local councilor since 2007. In addition, she is a member of the Committee on Economic Affairs and Finance; member of the Working Group "Space"; member of the Working Group "Information Technology and Liberties"; substitute member of the Committee on Institutional Affairs; deputy commissioner for External Relations and the National Defense, substitute member of the Committee on Justice and finally she is the Vlaams Belang party leader (since fall 2011).
Notable works
Van dermeersch is a former Fashion model. She was crowned Miss Belgium in 1991 and was the 5th runner-up during the 1992 Miss Universe pageant. In addition, she is a former lawyer and specialist of international tax law at Antwerp Bar.
Education
- UFSIA (2 nominations) and UIA (3 licenses), Antwerp: 5 years of Law ('92-'97);
- University specialization after Master degree (master after master): UIA, Antwerp: 2nd grade of Master in Tax Law ('97-'99).
