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Robert Krieps

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Robert Krieps, 1989

Robert Krieps (15 October 1922 – 1 August 1990) was a Luxembourgish politician. He was the President of the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party from 1980 until 1985, and served in the governments of Gaston Thorn and Jacques Santer as Minister of Justice (1974-1979; 1984-1989) and Minister of the Environment (1984-1989).

Krieps was the son of Ernestine (Ehlinger) and Adolphe Krieps. He was married to Renée Ketter.[1][2] He was the grandfather of Luxembourgish actress Vicky Krieps.

As Minister of Justice, Krieps championed abolition of the death penalty which was accomplished in 1979.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "[PDF] interieur Krieps_17_nov - Fondation Robert Krieps - Free Download PDF". docspike.com.
  2. ^ http://www.fondationrobertkrieps.lu/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Inventaire.Robert.Krieps.ANLux_.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  3. ^ "Dark Luxembourg: "Cruel, inhuman, and degrading": the death penalty in Luxembourg". today.rtl.lu. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
Political offices
Preceded by Minister for Justice (first time)
1974 – 1979
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister for Justice (second time)
1984 – 1989
Succeeded by
Preceded by Minister for the Environment
1984 – 1989
Succeeded by
Party political offices
Preceded by President of the LSAP
1980 – 1985
Succeeded by