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In May 2015, news media reported that Verhofstadt was blacklisted by Russia as being one of the prominent people from the [[European Union]] who are not allowed to enter the country.<ref>Laurence Norman (May 30, 2015), [http://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-produces-blacklist-of-eu-people-banned-from-entering-russia-1432986289 Russia Produces Blacklist of EU People Banned From Entering Country] ''[[Wall Street Journal]]''.</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-32949236 European Union anger at Russian travel blacklist] ''[[BBC News]]'', May 31, 2015.</ref> | In May 2015, news media reported that Verhofstadt was blacklisted by Russia as being one of the prominent people from the [[European Union]] who are not allowed to enter the country.<ref>Laurence Norman (May 30, 2015), [http://www.wsj.com/articles/russia-produces-blacklist-of-eu-people-banned-from-entering-russia-1432986289 Russia Produces Blacklist of EU People Banned From Entering Country] ''[[Wall Street Journal]]''.</ref><ref>[http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-32949236 European Union anger at Russian travel blacklist] ''[[BBC News]]'', May 31, 2015.</ref> | ||
| − | In September 2016, Verhofstadt was appointed lead [[Brexit]] negotiator for the European Parliament.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/GuyVerhofstadt/status/773866691549880320|title=Guy Verhofstadt on Twitter|work=Twitter|language=en|accessdate=January 31, 2017}}</ref> | + | In September 2016, Verhofstadt was appointed lead [[Brexit]] negotiator for the European Parliament.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://twitter.com/GuyVerhofstadt/status/773866691549880320|title=Guy Verhofstadt on Twitter|work=Twitter|language=en|accessdate=January 31, 2017}}</ref> Verhofstadt's main opponent is the UKIP-leader [[Nigel Farage]], which is well known for the successful pro-Brexit campaign. |
Verhofstadt is known as an elitist, progressive liberal and europhile. He has called for a United States of Europe. He also writes books advancing his political (crazy-) ideas. | Verhofstadt is known as an elitist, progressive liberal and europhile. He has called for a United States of Europe. He also writes books advancing his political (crazy-) ideas. | ||
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Guy Maurice Marie Louise Verhofstadt (11 April 1953 in Dendermonde) is a Belgian politician, and was Prime Minister of that country from 1999 till 2008. He is a member of the party Open VLD a progressive liberal party in Flanders. He is a member of the European Parliament since July 14, 2009.
In May 2015, news media reported that Verhofstadt was blacklisted by Russia as being one of the prominent people from the European Union who are not allowed to enter the country.[1][2]
In September 2016, Verhofstadt was appointed lead Brexit negotiator for the European Parliament.[3] Verhofstadt's main opponent is the UKIP-leader Nigel Farage, which is well known for the successful pro-Brexit campaign.
Verhofstadt is known as an elitist, progressive liberal and europhile. He has called for a United States of Europe. He also writes books advancing his political (crazy-) ideas.
During his leadership of Belgium, he led three Federal cabinets, and he also opposed the War in Iraq.
References
- ↑ Laurence Norman (May 30, 2015), Russia Produces Blacklist of EU People Banned From Entering Country Wall Street Journal.
- ↑ European Union anger at Russian travel blacklist BBC News, May 31, 2015.
- ↑ "Guy Verhofstadt on Twitter", Twitter. Retrieved on January 31, 2017. (en)