Jef Van Damme
Jef Van Damme has been a Member of the Parliament of the Brussels-Capital Region for the Socialistische Partij Anders since 7 June 2009.
Born in Ghent, he was educated at the University of Antwerp, Université catholique de Louvain and King's College London.
In 2017, Van Damme caused controversy when he shouted at fellow member of the Brussels Parliament and Vlaams Belang politician Dominiek Lootens-Stael, who repeatedly interrupted his speech during a session.