Eric Van Rompuy
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Eric Karel Paul Van Rompuy (Uccle
, 23 November 1949) is a Flemish
politician
.
and Christine Van Rompuy.
After obtaining his licentiate
degree in economics
, he obtained a baccalaureate
degree in philosophy
(1971). In 1975, he obtained a PhD
in economics
at the K.U.Leuven.
From 1976 till 1981, he worked at the Kredietbank as economist
. In the meantime, he was elected in 1977 as national president of the Christian People's Party (CVP) youth wing (now CD&V). He remained president until 1983. In 1981, he had already become Member of Parliament of the European Parliament
.
In 1981, he became member of the local city council of Zaventem
(1 January 1983 - 31 December 1988). In 1988, the CVP lost the elections.
His national career started when he was elected as Member of Parliament
in 1985. He would remain in that function until 1995. From 1991 until 1995, he was MP in the Flemish
parliament.
In 1995, he became the first Flemish minister of Economy, Agriculture and Media. In 1999, he resigned after the huge electoral loss of his party.
Since 1999, he has been MP in the Flemish Parliament.
Uccle
Uccle or Ukkel is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium.Uccle is known for its well-to-do areas, its green spots and its high rental rates.-History:...
, 23 November 1949) is a Flemish
Flanders
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politician
Politician
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.
Biography
He is the son of the later Prof. em. dr. Vic Van Rompuy and brother of Herman Van RompuyHerman Van Rompuy
Herman Achille Van Rompuy is the first long-term and full-time President of the European Council...
and Christine Van Rompuy.
After obtaining his licentiate
Licentiate
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degree in economics
Economics
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, he obtained a baccalaureate
Bachelor's degree
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degree in philosophy
Philosophy
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(1971). In 1975, he obtained a PhD
PHD
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in economics
Economics
Economics is the social science that analyzes the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. The term economics comes from the Ancient Greek from + , hence "rules of the house"...
at the K.U.Leuven.
From 1976 till 1981, he worked at the Kredietbank as economist
Economist
An economist is a professional in the social science discipline of economics. The individual may also study, develop, and apply theories and concepts from economics and write about economic policy...
. In the meantime, he was elected in 1977 as national president of the Christian People's Party (CVP) youth wing (now CD&V). He remained president until 1983. In 1981, he had already become Member of Parliament of the European Parliament
European Parliament
The European Parliament is the directly elected parliamentary institution of the European Union . Together with the Council of the European Union and the Commission, it exercises the legislative function of the EU and it has been described as one of the most powerful legislatures in the world...
.
In 1981, he became member of the local city council of Zaventem
Zaventem
Zaventem is a municipality in the province of Flemish Brabant, in Flanders, one of the three regions of Belgium. The municipality comprises the towns of Nossegem, Sint-Stevens-Woluwe, Sterrebeek and Zaventem proper. On January 1, 2006 Zaventem had a total population of 28,651...
(1 January 1983 - 31 December 1988). In 1988, the CVP lost the elections.
His national career started when he was elected as Member of Parliament
Member of Parliament
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in 1985. He would remain in that function until 1995. From 1991 until 1995, he was MP in the Flemish
Flemish government
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parliament.
In 1995, he became the first Flemish minister of Economy, Agriculture and Media. In 1999, he resigned after the huge electoral loss of his party.
Since 1999, he has been MP in the Flemish Parliament.