Robin Tonniau | |
|---|---|
 Tonniau in July 2024 | |
| Member of the Chamber of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 9 June 2024 | |
| Constituency | East Flanders |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 May 1985 Ronse,Belgium |
| Political party | Workers' Party of Belgium |
Robin J. E. Tonniau (born 3 May 1985) is a Belgian politician and member of the Chamber of Representatives. [1] A member of the Workers' Party of Belgium,he has represented East Flanders since June 2024.
Tonniau was born on 3 May 1985 in Ronse. [1] He is an industrial worker and started working at the Volkswagen Vorst factory at the age of 18. [2] [3] He lost his job after production of Volkswagen models ceased at the factory. [2] He held several jobs thereafter but eventually found employment at Volvo Car Gent. [2] [3]
Tonniau joined the Workers' Party of Belgium (PVDA) in 2014. [2] He contested the 2018 local election as the PVDA's first placed candidate in Ronse but the party failed to win any seats in the municipality. [4] He contested the 2019 federal election as the PVDA's 13th placed candidate in East Flanders but the party won only a single seat in the constituency. [5] He was elected to the Chamber of Representatives at the 2024 federal election. [6]
Tonniau is married and has two children. [3]
| Election | Constituency | Party | Votes | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 local [4] | Ronse | Workers' Party of Belgium | 216 | Not elected | |
| 2019 federal [5] | East Flanders | Workers' Party of Belgium | 1,725 | Not elected | |
| 2024 federal [6] | East Flanders | Workers' Party of Belgium | 10,625 | Elected | |