Huub Broers | |
|---|---|
| Senator | |
| Assumed office 20 July 2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 December 1951 Voeren, Limburg |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Political party | N-VA |
| Residence | Voeren |
Huub Broers (born 5 December 1951 in Voeren) is a Belgian politician and since 2000 elected by the ruling Voerbelangen party as burgemeester of Voeren. He represented CD&V until 14 July 2010, [1] thereafter, he became affiliated to the New Flemish Alliance. He was co-opted as a member of the Belgian Senate on that day. [2]
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