Background
Pinxten, Karel was born on July 19, 1952 in Overpelt.
Pinxten, Karel was born on July 19, 1952 in Overpelt.
Bachelor of Laws, St. Ignatius U., Antwerp, Belgium D in Economics, Leuven Catholic U. Master in Philosophy in Economics, Cambridge (England) University.
Assistant professor, Center Economics Studies, Leuven Catholic U. auditor, Auditor' General’ s Office, Belgium, 1980-1985; mayor, Overpelt Municipality, since 1983; cabinet advisor, Min. Social Superior vena cava syndrome Institutional Reforms, 1985-1987; cabinet advisor, Min. Finance, 1985-1987; cabinet advisor, Secretary State Finance, 1988-1989; member, European Parliament, 1989-1991; member, Belgian Parliament, since 1991; minister, Defense, 1994-1995; minister, Agriculture and Small and Medium Size Enterprises, since 1995.
Married; 3 children.