European Book Prize
1 appearances
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Edition 1 (2007) Winner
Guy Verhofstadt
ガイ・ヴェルホフスタット
Guy Verhofstadt
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1953-04-11 （Dendermonde, Belgium）
- Nationality
- Belgium
- Languages
- Dutch, French, English
- Residence History
- Dendermonde (birthplace) → Ghent (residence / base of activity) → Brussels (work / political activity)
Career
- Occupations
- Politician, Former Prime Minister, Member of the European Parliament (former), Author, Columnist
- Active Years
- 1972-2024
- Affiliations
- Open Flemish Liberals and Democrats (Open VLD), Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE Group), Renew Europe
- Memberships
- Club de Madrid, Berggruen Institute (Council for the Future of Europe), European Leadership Network (Senior Network Member)
- Influenced By
- Dirk Verhofstadt (brother, political philosopher)
- Influenced
- Politicians and activists advocating European federalism
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghent University | Faculty of Law | Law | 法学士 | — | Belgium |
Ghent University
Faculty of Law
/ Law
Degree:
法学士
Country:
Belgium
Served as president of the Liberal Flemish Students' Association (LVSV) during studies.
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | European Book Prize | United States of Europe | — | European Book Prize (organisers) | 受賞 |
| 2019 | The Parliament Magazine MEP Awards - Outstanding Achievement | — | — | The Parliament Magazine | 受賞 |
| 2008 | Order of Leopold (Grand Cordon) | — | — | Kingdom of Belgium | 授与 |
| 2007 | Order of the Crown (Grand Cross) | — | — | Kingdom of Belgium | 授与 |
European Book Prize
2007
Work:
United States of Europe
Organization:
European Book Prize (organisers)
Result:
受賞
The Parliament Magazine MEP Awards - Outstanding Achievement
2019
Organization:
The Parliament Magazine
Result:
受賞
Order of Leopold (Grand Cordon)
2008
Organization:
Kingdom of Belgium
Result:
授与
Order of the Crown (Grand Cross)
2007
Organization:
Kingdom of Belgium
Result:
授与
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
United States of Europe (Verenigde Staten van Europa)
2005 Political non-fiction / EssayA political treatise advocating deeper integration and federalisation of the European Union. Cites Eurobarometer-type surveys to argue that many citizens want "more Europe" and makes a case for a United States of Europe.
European federalismIntegrationLiberalism
Translations
- English edition 'United States of Europe'
- French edition (if available)
Bibliography
- United States of Europe
- Selected commentaries and columns for Project Syndicate and others
Translations of Works
- United States of Europe — Japanese translation (uncertain)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Polemic / argumentativeAdvocacy-orientedPolicy-prescriptive
- Recurring Motifs
- European integrationLiberalism and multilateralismProtection of democracy
Legacy
Former Prime Minister of Belgium and prominent advocate of European federalism. Long-serving and influential MEP who led EU representation in Brexit matters; regarded as a defender of European integration and liberal democracy, while also attracting controversy over some statements and conflicts of interest.
Academic Societies
- Club de Madrid
- European Leadership Network (associated)
Quotes
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“Ceasefire now!”
Source: Tweet, 2024 (on the Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip) (2024) -
“Brexit is stupidity for a country with 53 percent of its exports going to the Continent and to the rest of Europe.”
Source: Public statement, 2013 (reported) (2013)
Trivia
- Was nicknamed "Baby Thatcher" early in his career due to economic views and youth.
- Reportedly included on a Russian blacklist of people banned from entering Russia in 2015.
- Received the European Book Prize for his book 'United States of Europe'.