Jens-Peter Bonde
Danish politician and lawyer
Born
March 27th, 1948
76 years ago
Died
2021
4 years ago — 73 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Denmark
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A Danish lawyer and politician, engaged in politics for several decades. Provided legal counsel and played a significant role in various political initiatives. Elected to the European Parliament and served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2004. Actively participated in debates concerning the European Union and its policies during legislative processes. Contributed to discussions on civil liberties and worked towards enhancing democracy within the EU framework.
Served as a Member of the European Parliament
Participated in EU policy debates
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