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
... Mr Peskov was not the only critic - Guy Verhofstadt, the European parliament s former Brexit coordinator said Mr Johnson s reign was ending in " disgrace, just like his friend Donald Trump"...
British EU exit: There will be no automatic deportation for EU citizens - No 10
... The confirmation comes after the European Parliament Brexit-coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt, said he had the assurance of the British government...
Brexit: PM sends letter to Brussels in search of further delay
... There are plans in the UK to hold a General election, a second plebiscite or a referendum on the new Brexit offer? Or is needed a little more time to pass Brexit-relevant legislation? The EU Parliament, the Brexit-the steering group discusses the results of the recent UK vote on Monday, said Brexit coordinator, Guy Verhofstadt...
British EU exit EU: politicians criticise UK proposals
... 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 ...
Brexit: talks 'should not warn an excuse' Barnier
... 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...
Brexit: Boris Johnson, attacked by Luxembourg PM over 'nightmare'
... 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 ...
Ofsted chief not accepted for 'settled status'
Ofsted's head of research has complained on Twitter of being turned down in his application for "settled status" in the UK after Brexit.
Professor Daniel Muijs , a senior figure in England's education watchdog, has held posts in Southampton, Manchester, Newcastle and Warwick Universities.
Originally from Belgium, he has worked in the UK for More Than 20 years.
The Home Office says he has not been "refused", but more information needs to be supplied.
Prof Muijs, whose research work has helped to improve schools in England, has so far not been accepted by the application process for EU citizens wanting to continue living and working in the UK after Brexit.
'Ridiculous'"Have just found out my application for settled status in UK has been rejected. I now need to find evidence of residence since 2013. Not a good feeling," Prof Muijs wrote on Twitter.
Tom Bennett , the government's adviser on behaviour in school, replied: "How ridiculous and distressing For You . I'm ashamed you've had to go through this process. "
David Weston, an expert adviser to The Department for Education and head of The Teacher Development Trust, described it as an "embarrassment".
The European Parliament 's Brexit coordinator Guy Verhofstadt said on Twitter that the difficulties faced by Prof Muijs were "unacceptable".
Prof Muijs has been a longstanding expert On Education in the UK, having previously held professorships in the University of Southampton, University of Manchester and University of Newcastle and worked as a senior lecturer at the University of Warwick.
He has served on expert bodies and advisory groups and is the co-editor of An Education research journal.
Prof Muijs says he has been in full-time employment in the UK for More Than 20 years, including for the government's own education watchdog, which he says would be apparent from National Insurance records.
But he says the application system told him there was insufficient evidence to approve the application.
'Not refused'The Home Office says that Prof Muijs has not been turned down, but the automated checking process has not had The Information needed for an approval, and that he should get In Touch for further clarification.
"This case has not been refused. We would encourage the applicant to make contact with The Settlement Resolution Centre, who will be able to assist him with his application," said a Home Office spokesman.
"Over a quarter of a million EU citizens have already successfully been granted status under the EU Settlement Scheme and we received over 50,000 applications in the opening weekend," said the spokesman.
The Home Office says it does not need to know how long someone has been resident, only whether it is more or less than five years - and the "automatic checks against government data" are a way of simplifying The Process .
In tests before The System went live, the Home Office says almost eight in 10 applications did not need to provide any further evidence of residence.
About 17% of academic staff in UK universities are from the EU - almost 36,000 People - with concerns raised by university leaders that the end of freedom of movement could make it harder to recruit from the EU.
immigration, universities in the uk, ofsted, brexit
Source of news: bbc.com
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