Patricia Creutz-Vilvoye | |
|---|---|
 Creutz-Vilvoye in 2019 | |
| Speaker of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community | |
| Assumed office 1 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Servaty |
| Member of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community | |
| Assumed office 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 December 1964 |
| Political party | Christian Social |
Patricia Creutz-Vilvoye (born 27 December 1964) is a Belgian politician. She has served as the speaker of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community in Belgium since 2024.
Creutz-Vilvoye was born on 27 December 1964. She was first elected to the Parliament of the German-speaking Community in 2004. [1]
On 1 July 2024, [2] Creutz-Vilvoye was elected as the speaker of the Parliament of the German-speaking Community. Upon her selection,she became the first woman to hold the office. [3]
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