BelgiumChamber of RepresentativesNew Flemish AllianceFlanders · AntwerpMember of the Chamber of Representatives
Michael Freilich
Profile
Michael Freilich is a Belgian politician and journalist who has served as a member of the Chamber of Representatives since 2019. Born in Antwerp in 1980, he previously worked as the editor-in-chief of the magazine Joods Actueel and served as a prominent spokesperson for the Jewish community in Antwerp. As a member of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), he is recognized as the first Orthodox Jew elected to the Belgian parliament. His political platform focuses on issues such as immigration reform, national security, and combating extremism, often advocating for a points-based migration system.
Details
- Born
- 1980 · 46 years old
- Birth place
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Education
- Universities in Israel and the United States
- Career
- Journalist, Editor-in-chief of Joods Actueel, Spokesman for the Jewish community in Antwerp
