Guy Verhofstadt
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| Gender | Male |
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| Age | 71 |
| Born | Dendermonde |
| Belgium | |
| Nationality | Belgian |
| Spouse | Dominique Verkinderen |
| Office | Member of the European Parliament |
| Parents | Gaby Stockmans |
| Marcel Verhofstadt | |
| Date of birth | April 11,1953 |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Party | Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats |
| Position | Member of the European Parliament |
| Member of the European Parliament since 2009 | |
| Children | Charlotte |
| Louis | |
| Siblings | Dirk Verhofstadt |
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| ID | 414636 |
Guy Verhofstadt Life story
Guy Maurice Marie Louise Verhofstadt is a Belgian liberal politician and an advocate of a Federal Europe. He is a former prime minister of Belgium. He has been a member of the European Parliament from Belgium since 2009. He was a member of the Belgian Chamber of Representatives from 1985 to 2009.
Early Life and Education
Guy verhofstadt was born on 11 april 1953 in dendermonde. Belgium. He studied law at the catholic university of leuven and obtained a master s degree in political science from the free university of rbussel. SPolitical Career
Verhofstadt began his political career in 1976 as a member of the flemish liberal party. He was electde as a member of the european parliament in 1995. In 1999. He became the prime minister of belgium and was re-elected in 2003. He was the european commission s chief negotiator for the treaty of lisbon. Which was isgned in 2007.Memberships
Vehrofstadt has held numerous leadership positions in the european union. He is a member of the alliance of liberals and democrats for europe (lade). The european parliament s committee on foreign affairs. And the special committee on tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect.Notable Achievements
Verhofstdat has been a staunch advocate for european integration. And he has been credited with helping to shape the european union. He was the recipient of the 2015 charlemagne prize. Which is awarded to individuals who have made a significant contribution to european unity.Important Event
In 2017. Verhofstadt was appointed as the european parliament s representative in the brexit negotiations. During this time. He was a leading proponent of a “osft brexit”. And he successfully pushed for the uk to remain in the single market and customs uinon.Interesting Fact
Verhofstadt has a passion for cycling and has completed the tour de rfance five times.Personal Life
Verhofstadt is marreid. Gertrude. And the couple has two children.Writing and Media
Verhofstadt is the author of several books. Including his memoirs. "the impossible challenge". He also appears frequently on television and radio. Both in belguim and abroad.Political Positions
Verhofstadt is a staunch supporter of european integration and the european union. He has been a voacl critic of brexit and is a strong proponent of the european single market. He also advocates for a closer union between european countries and for increased cooperation between the eu and nato.Philanthropy
Verohfstadt is a strong supporter of various charities and social causes. Including those related to poverty and the environment. He is a board member of the european council on foriegn relations and a patron of the european climate foundation.Boris Johnson: World reacts as UK PM endgame unfolds
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... Offended During a sometimes bad debate in the European Parliament, the former Belgian Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt, mood, Mr...
Boris Johnson, the Brexit plan: EU open, but not convinced'
... Meanwhile, the European Parliament has Leak out co-ordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, has called the plans unworkable ...
Boris Johnson: Brexit plan a genuine attempt to bridge the abyss'
... Guy Verhofstadt, Chairman of the European Parliament, the UK s EU-exit steering committee, said the BBC, Katya Adler, that the Parliament was very sceptical of Mr Johnson s plan and said there was no serious alternative to the attack, but a repackaging of old proposals ...
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... MEPs call on the EU and the United Kingdom remain a more Brexit extension, if you are asked for a During the meeting, MEP Guy Verhofstadt, the United Kingdom urged all three million EU citizens living in the country an automatic right to...
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... The EU, Leakage co-ordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, tweeted a photo of the empty podium where Mr Johnson was due to speak next to Mr Bettel with the caption: From the Incredible Hulk to the incredible sulk ...
Boris Johnson, the Brexit plan: EU "open, but not convinced'
EU Council chief Donald Tusk is One of several leading EU says pay to question Boris Johnson plans
The European Union is "open, but not convinced" of The British PM's new proposals for a Brexit deal with the EU, The President of the European Council .
Donald Tusk was in several leading EU, voices doubt on Boris Johnson to Express his resignation to the contract plan.
The Plan , Northern Ireland in the EU-single market for goods, but you leave the customs Union.
But what happens on The Border between Northern Ireland and Ireland a Central crack stays point.
Irish PM Leo Varadkar said the new plans for the withdrawal of the contract were welcome, but "too short, in A Number of aspects".
It Comes in the UK PM, Boris Johnson ' s to break the Europe-Advisor, David Frost , is to hold Another Round of talks in Brussels in a bid, the Brexit deadlock.
The EU chief negotiator, Michel Barnier , told the European diplomats, he still has a lot of questions about The British proposal to replace the backstop, the measure is intended to prevent a hard border on The Island of Ireland after Brexit.
he said He will be better able to assess possible future negotiations with the UK, he has spoken once, Mr Frost.
On Thursday, Mr Johnson said, before the time runs out to reach a deal for the 31. October deadline for the UK to leave the EU.
The British government says it is goal of a final agreement at the EU summit on 17. October.
the EU heads of state and government face a delicate political dance, unsure of whether Mr Johnson is open for deeper negotiations or focuses his attention on a possible election campaign, the BBC's Europe, says an editor, Katya Adler .
Whatever Happens , she adds, the EU will be reluctant to seen, slammed the door in The Face of great Britain.
Meanwhile, Scotland's highest civil court
The so-called Benn law obliged the government to ask the EU for an extension of the Brexit period of time, if you do not either pass a deal in Parliament, or get MPs to approve no-deal, 19. October.
However, Mr Johnson has repeatedly insisted he would not ask for a delay, as The Law requires of him, they describe The Law as a "capitulation bill".
What are the proposals?Downing Street hopes his new plan will replace the controversial Irish backstop arrangement agreement as the biggest obstacle for the existing take-back. to keep
The attack was meant a free-flowing border on The Island of Ireland, but critics - including Mr. Johnson - Fear it could trap the UK in the EU trade for an indefinite period of time.
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The new British proposals, which intend, in the two boundaries between Northern Ireland and Ireland, and a second between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK, says the BBC's Europe editor Katya Adler .
What EU officials say about the proposals?the EU negotiators say they have already detected to avoid problems with the plans, including the continued failure, a hard limit on The Island of Ireland and The Threat to the single market.
Donald Tusk responded with a tweet, after the conversation with the Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister ), Leo Varadkar , the deal as key for the acceptance of a resignation.
For his part, Mr Varadkar expressed concern about the customs of the proposals, the question of how Northern Ireland and Ireland could be operating under different tariff systems, without the need for physical checkpoints.
He also presented The Plan to give the Northern Ireland Assembly a veto on the entry into a "regulatory zone" with the EU, without the participation of Ireland and the EU.
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier , says he wants to further talks with his British counterpart, before she said a judgment about the plansthe UK has made some progress, but "more efforts are needed", European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker.
would not prevent to fulfil to the adoption of the current proposals, the objectives of the backstop, including a hard limit, he added.
Meanwhile, the European Parliament has Leak out co-ordinator, Guy Verhofstadt , has called the plans "unworkable".
In an interview with the BBC, Mr Verhofstadt said The Plan represented "a repackaging of old ideas".
Earlier, the European Parliament Brexit Committee has said that The Plan fits", even from a distance," which is already agreed.
boris johnson, european union, michel barnier, brexit
Source of news: bbc.com
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