Dick Fokke Toornstra

Background

Toornstra, Dick Fokke was born on March 21, 1949 in Munnekecuren, Netherlands.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Fiscal law, Groningen State University, 1973; Master of Public Administration in Public Administration, EHSAL, Brussels, 1992.

Career

Dutch minister of finance, 1973-1976; advisory, Socialist Group, Luxembourg, 1976-1977; secretary-general, EP Socialist Parties, Brussels, 1977-1982; chef de cabinet, to European Parliament President, Brussels, 1982-1984; senior advisory to president, Socialist Group, Brussels, 1984-1988; director, General Administration Directorate, Brussels, 1988-1995; director, General Research, Brussels, since 1995. European Union fellow Brookings Institution, Washington, 1993-1994.

Achievements

• Dick Fokke Toornstra has been listed as a noteworthy Research director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Spokesman Socialist International, London, 1985-1991. Member Dutch Labour Party, Amsterdam.

Connections

M. Birgitte Hintz Toornstra. Children: Caspar, Rixt, Sebastian, Jonathan.

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Sebastian Toornstra

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Caspar Toornstra

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Jonathan Toornstra

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Rixt Toornstra