Bert Doorn (born 15 March 1955) is a Dutch politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2004 to 2019. He was elected representing the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA), a centre‑right party that is part of the European People’s Party (EPP) group in the European Parliament.
Political career
- European Parliament (2004‑2019) – Doorn sat on the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety, where he contributed to legislation on climate change, air quality, and animal welfare. He served as a substitute member of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs and was a member of the delegation for relations with the countries of South Asia.
- National and local roles – Prior to his election to the European Parliament, Doorn worked as a civil servant within the Dutch Ministry of Defence and held various advisory positions within the CDA. He has also held municipal responsibilities in his home province of Limburg.
Legislative focus
During his tenure, Doorn was noted for advocating stricter environmental standards, supporting measures to reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions, and promoting the protection of consumers’ health within the EU legislative framework. He was involved in the development of the EU’s 2010 Climate and Energy Package and participated in the formulation of the European Union’s Biodiversity Strategy.
Post‑parliamentary activity
After leaving the European Parliament following the 2019 elections, Doont has remained active in Dutch civil society, contributing to policy forums on sustainable development and serving on advisory boards related to environmental protection.
Personal background
Bert Doorn was born in the province of Limburg, the Netherlands. Details regarding his higher education and early professional career are limited in publicly available sources.
References
- European Parliament. “Bert Doorn – MEP profile.” Official website of the European Parliament.
- Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). “Party members in the European Parliament.” CDA archives.
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