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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EU leaders 'should not listen to anti-Brexit MPs'
"The Job of everybody in Parliament" is to deliver Brexit, the PM has said at the end of the G7 Summit in France.
Boris Johnson also said he was "marginally more optimistic" about striking a new Brexit Deal with the EU.
But he refused to be drawn on whether he would suspend Parliament to stop it preventing a no-Deal exit.
Mr Johnson's comments come as MPs from other parties to discuss ways to avoid the UK leaving the EU without a Deal on 31 October.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn hopes to win a vote of no confidence in the government And Then delay Brexit to stop a no-Deal exit.
Asked about the possibility of MPs thwarting plans to leave the EU at the end of October, Mr Johnson said: "I think it's The Job of everybody in Parliament to get this thing done.
"I think it's what the people want, I also think, by the way, it's what our friends and partners on The Other side of the Channel want - they want it over. "
On Sunday, Mr Johnson had told the Bbc - But on Monday he said: "I Am marginally more optimistic. "
He continued: "But , remember that all statistical estimates that I give about the chances of a Deal - whether they are expressed in odds of millions to one, or getting closer, or hotter or colder, or Whatever - they all depend exclusively on the willingness of our friends and partners to compromise on that crucial point and to get rid of the backstop and the current withdrawal Agreement . "
Vote of no confidenceLabour leader Mr Corbyn a vote of no confidence in the government to prevent a no-Deal Brexit.
If he were to win a vote, Mr Corbyn plans to become a caretaker Prime Minister , delay Brexit, call a snap election and campaign for another referendum.
However, in Biarritz on Monday, Mr Johnson reiterated his determination to stop Mr Corbyn becoming Prime Minister .
"One of my many missions in life is to protect the people of This Country from the appalling consequences of a Labour government," Mr Johnson said.
He added that Mr Corbyn, if in power, "would also renege, reject, revoke the mandate of the people".
"I cannot think of anything worse for democracy or for trust in politics and I very much hope that does not happen," he said.
Beginning his final speech at the G7 Summit - a get-together of most of the leaders of The World 's largest economies - Mr Johnson said that in "every conversation" he had had with his fellow leaders, he had been "struck by their enthusiasm to expand and strengthen their relations with Our Country ".
He added the subjects discussed included "the biggest global challenges confronting us all today".
Referencing both the fires in the Amazon Rainforest and a global decline in biodiversity, Mr Johnson said nations could not just "sit back as animals and plants are wiped off The Face of The Planet ".
Divorce billThe Summit comes just two months before the UK is scheduled to leave the EU.
Mr Johnson previously said if the UK left without a Deal , the UK would keep a "very substantial" part of the £39bn former Prime Minister Theresa May had agreed to pay the EU in her withdrawal Agreement - The Deal which British MPs rejected Three Times .
But , responding, European Commission spokeswoman Mina Andreeva said the UK must honour commitments made during its EU membership, and said this was "especially true in a no-Deal scenario".
She Said that "settling accounts is essential to starting off a new relationship on The Right foot".
Guy Verhofstadt , the European Parliament 's Brexit co-ordinator, said: "If the UK doesn't pay what is due, the EU will not negotiate a trade Deal . "
The SNP, Liberal Democrats , Change UK, Plaid Cymru and the Green Party have all accepted an invitation to meet Mr Corbyn to discuss his proposals to avert a no-Deal Brexit on Tuesday.
But Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson said Mr Corbyn's plans.
She Said the discussions should examine How To seize control of Commons business, oust Mr Johnson and install an emergency "government of national unity".
The Labour leader's insistence On Being interim leader meant there was a danger not enough MPs would support the vote, Ms Swinson said.
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Source of news: bbc.com
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