Guy Verhofstadt

After studying law, Guy became a member of the Ghent City Council and quickly rose within the ranks of Belgium's VLD party. He became an MP and then Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for the Budget whilst still in his 30s. After losing power, Guy took control of the party and reinvented it, making it more attractive to representatives of other parties. After taking time away from politics, Guy returned as president of the VLD winning the general election and becoming the first liberal PM in over 60 years. Guy retained the office for eight years before becoming a Senator and then an MEP.

What he offers you

Former Belgian prime minister, Guy Verhofstadt is acknowledged as a passionate politician, a gifted speaker and a razor-sharp polemicist. He offers audiences tremendous insights into current European issues, the current political landscape and the socio and business scene.

How he presents

Guy Verhofstadt is a forthright, memorable, powerful and much sought-after speaker at prestigious events worldwide.

Languages

He presents in English, Dutch & French.

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• European Politics
• The Global Economy
• A Vision of the Future of Europe

• 2017
  Europe's Last Chance
• 2009
  The Financial Crisis - How Europe can Save the World
• 2005
  The United States of Europe