EU Committee Business Dinner with Mr Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade

Mr Karel De Gucht, European Commissioner for Trade

Previous Political Responsabilities:

European Commissioner for Development and Humanitarian Aid (July 2009-February 2010)

Minister of Foreign Affairs (2004-2009)

Member of the House of Representatives (2003-2009)

Member of the European Parliament (1980-1994)

President of the Flemish liberal party (VLD) (1999-2004)

Member of the Flemish Parliament (1995-2003)

Senator (1994-1995)

Member of the Municipal Council of Berlare (1988-2009)

Chairman of the Municipal Council and Mayor of Berlare (2006-2009)

National Vice-President of the PVV (1985-1988)

Schepen (Echevin) of Finances in Lebbeke (1983-1988)

National president of the Young Flemish Liberals (1977-1979)

Member of the Bureau of VLD since 1977

National president of the Flemish Liberal Students' Association (1975-1977)

President of the Flemish Association of the liberal Students of Brussels (1974-1975)

Honorary Distinction

Minister of State since 2004.

Main interests:

European politics and international relations

Human rights

Education

Modern arts and architecture

Outline Programme:

• 19.30: Welcome aperitif.

• 20.00: Guests will be seated for dinner. The Commissioner will deliver his speech which will last for approximately 20 minutes. Questions and answers will be held over dessert.

• 21.30: Event ends.