Guy Verhofstadt
Belgian politician, 47th Prime Minister
Born
April 11th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Belgium
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Served as the 47th Prime Minister of Belgium from 1999 to 2008. Played a key role in federal politics and European integration. Participated in numerous EU summits and advocated for significant reforms within the European Union framework. Led the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats party, shaping party policies and strategy during his tenure. Also held positions in the European Parliament, influencing legislation and policy.
Served as Prime Minister of Belgium from 1999 to 2008
Led the Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats party
Influenced European Parliament legislation
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