Background
Blokland, Johannes was born on March 5, 1943 in Oegstgeest, The Netherlands.
Blokland, Johannes was born on March 5, 1943 in Oegstgeest, The Netherlands.
Higher degree in economics, 1970. Doctor in Economics, 1976.
With Netherlands Economic Institute, 1969—1976. Lecturer Erasmus University, since 1971. Member municipal council Capelle aan de Ijssel, 1974—1994, deputy mayor, 1982—1986.
With National Land Use Planning Agency, 1976—1980, Central Statistical Office, 1980—1982. Member South Holland Provincial Council, 1982—1995, party group chairman, 1984—1995. Chairman Committee Economic Affairs and Public Works, 1991—1994, Committee Inquiry Waste Disposal, 1991—1993, I-EDN Group, 1997—1999.
Co chairman Group Europe of Democracies and Diversities, co-president. Member European Parliament. Member Committee Environment, Public Health.
Member of Reformed Political Association (GPV) (provincial chairman 1977-1981, member executive 1978-1984, chairman 1984-1994).