Geert Bourgeois

Geert Bourgeois, born on July sixth, nineteen fifty-one, is a prominent Belgian politician and lawyer, known for his significant contributions to Flemish politics. He is a founding member of the New Flemish Alliance (N-VA), established in two thousand one, and has been serving as a Member of the European Parliament since two thousand nineteen.

Before his current role, Bourgeois held the esteemed position of Minister-President of Flanders from two thousand fourteen to two thousand nineteen. His political journey began in local and regional politics in Flanders in nineteen seventy-six, showcasing his long-standing commitment to public service.

His earlier political career includes serving as a member of the federal Chamber of Representatives for the People's Union from nineteen ninety-five to two thousand one, and subsequently for the N-VA from two thousand one to two thousand four. Bourgeois's extensive experience and leadership have made him a key figure in shaping the political landscape of Flanders.