Ria Beckers

Ria Beckers

Maria Brigitta Catherina (Ria) Beckers-de Bruijn (born 2 November 1938 in Driebergen – 22 March 2006 in Wadenoijen) was a Dutch Green politician. She was the political leader of the progressive Christian party PPR and its successor GreenLeft.

Because of her motherly appearance Beckers was called "Moeder" (Mother) by other PPR-members, after the foundation of the GreenLeft she was called "De Akela van GroenLinks" (Akela (Cub Scout-leader) of the GreenLeft).

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