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Griet Smaers is an experienced lawyer specializing in Regional Tax Law, Criminal Law, Energy Tax Law, and Public Law, currently serving as an Advocaat at Schuermans-law since 2001. Griet holds the title of Erkend bemiddelaar in civil and business matters since May 2023 at the Nationale Bank van België. Additionally, Griet has served on the Regentenraad NBB and as a board member at Ziekenhuis Geel since March 2019. In local government, Griet has been a Schepen for social affairs and a gemeenteraadslid at Stad Geel since January 2007, focusing on Finance, Economy and Work, and Quality management. Previous political roles include Schepen for CD&V from 2010 to 2022, interim chairman of La Chambre - De Kamer, and a federal and Flemish parliament representative from 2009 to 2019. Griet holds multiple degrees in Law and mediation from prominent institutions, including KU Leuven and the University of Antwerp, further enhancing a robust professional profile.