Guy Vanhengel
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Guy Vanhengel is a Flemish-Brussels politician
for the Flemish Liberals and Democrats (VLD).
Vanhengel graduated (1979) as a teacher and taught class until 1981. After his army service (1981–1982) he started working as a spokesperson to the then secretary of state Annemie Neyts. A few years later, when Guy Verhofstadt
first became the party leader for the liberals, he moved on to spokesperson of the party PVV (1984–1985). When Verhofstadt is called to become vice-premier he takes Vanhengel with him to work on his staff (1985–1988). In 1988 Guy Vanhengel became manager of Tourism Flanders and was then sent on secondment with the cabinet of Patrick Dewael
who held the office of minister of Cultural Affairs (1988–1989). From 1989 tot 1995 Vanhengel returned to being party spokesperson of the PVV (later VLD).
In 1995 Vanhengel turned member of the Brussels Parliament
, later to become minister in the Brussels government (2000) annex minister in the Flemish Community Commission - Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie and the Common Community Commission
-Gemeenschappelijke Gemeenschapscommissie.
When Bert Anciaux
left the Flemish Government
it was imperative that someone from Brussels took over. Vanhengel was the man for the job and for a couple of months (2002–2003)held a post in both the Brussels and the Flemish Government.
In July 2009 Vanhengel became "vice-premier minister" and minister of budget in de Federal Belgian Government.
In Juin 2010 he turned member of the Federal Parliament.
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
for the Flemish Liberals and Democrats (VLD).
Vanhengel graduated (1979) as a teacher and taught class until 1981. After his army service (1981–1982) he started working as a spokesperson to the then secretary of state Annemie Neyts. A few years later, when Guy Verhofstadt
Guy Verhofstadt
Guy Verhofstadt is a Belgian politician who was the 47th Prime Minister of Belgium from 1999 to 2008. He is currently a Member of the European Parliament and leader of the Group of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe.- Early career :...
first became the party leader for the liberals, he moved on to spokesperson of the party PVV (1984–1985). When Verhofstadt is called to become vice-premier he takes Vanhengel with him to work on his staff (1985–1988). In 1988 Guy Vanhengel became manager of Tourism Flanders and was then sent on secondment with the cabinet of Patrick Dewael
Patrick Dewael
Patrick Yvonne Hugo Dewael, in Lier, Belgium is a liberal Belgian politician. He is a member of the Flemish Liberals and Democrats, or Vlaamse Liberalen en Democraten . He is the nephew of the late liberal minister Herman Vanderpoorten and the cousin of Marleen Vanderpoorten, who also served as...
who held the office of minister of Cultural Affairs (1988–1989). From 1989 tot 1995 Vanhengel returned to being party spokesperson of the PVV (later VLD).
In 1995 Vanhengel turned member of the Brussels Parliament
Brussels Parliament
The Parliament of the Brussels-Capital Region , is the governing body of the Brussels-Capital Region, one of the three regions of Belgium...
, later to become minister in the Brussels government (2000) annex minister in the Flemish Community Commission - Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie and the Common Community Commission
Common Community Commission
The Common Community Commission is responsible for community matters that are common to both the French Community and the Flemish Community and for institutions that fall within the competencies of the Communities but do not belong exclusively to either Community in the Brussels-Capital Region of...
-Gemeenschappelijke Gemeenschapscommissie.
When Bert Anciaux
Bert Anciaux
Bert Jozef Herman Vic Anciaux is a Belgian politician, a founder and former member of Spirit...
left the Flemish Government
Flemish government
The Flemish Government is the executive branch of the Flemish Community and the Flemish Region. It consists of up to a maximum of eleven ministers, chosen by the Flemish Parliament...
it was imperative that someone from Brussels took over. Vanhengel was the man for the job and for a couple of months (2002–2003)held a post in both the Brussels and the Flemish Government.
In July 2009 Vanhengel became "vice-premier minister" and minister of budget in de Federal Belgian Government.
In Juin 2010 he turned member of the Federal Parliament.
Political curriculum
- Member of the Brussels ParliamentBrussels ParliamentThe Parliament of the Brussels-Capital Region , is the governing body of the Brussels-Capital Region, one of the three regions of Belgium...
(1995- ) - President of the Council of the Flemish Community Commission - Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie (1999–2000)
- Brussels Minister of Finance, Budget, Civil Affairs and External Relations in the Brussels Regional Government (2000–2004)
- Councilor with the competence of Education, Vocational Training and Budget in the Flemish Community Commission (2000–2004)
- Councilor with the competence of Social Security and Civil Office in the Common Community CommissionCommon Community CommissionThe Common Community Commission is responsible for community matters that are common to both the French Community and the Flemish Community and for institutions that fall within the competencies of the Communities but do not belong exclusively to either Community in the Brussels-Capital Region of...
- Gemeenschappelijke Gemeenschapscommissie (2000–2004) - Flemish minister of Sport and Brussels Institutional Affairs(2002–2003)
- Brussels-Capital Region Minister of Finance, Budget, External Relations and IT (2004–2009)
- President of the Council of the Flemish Community Commission - Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie, with the competence of Education, Vocational Training, Budget and Media Policies (2004–2009)
- Minister with the competence of Health and Budget in the Common Community CommissionCommon Community CommissionThe Common Community Commission is responsible for community matters that are common to both the French Community and the Flemish Community and for institutions that fall within the competencies of the Communities but do not belong exclusively to either Community in the Brussels-Capital Region of...
- Gemeenschappelijke Gemeenschapscommissie (2004–2009) - Vice-premier and Minister of Budget in the Belgian Government (July 2009- )
Mandates and functions
- Information Officer Radio Contact (1979–1982)
- Collaborator of Het Laatste NieuwsHet Laatste NieuwsHet Laatste Nieuws is a Dutch language newspaper based in Brussels, Belgium. It was founded by Julius Hoste Sr. on 7 June 1888. It is now part of De Persgroep, and has a circulation of 292,410 copies, making it the most popular newspaper in Flanders and Belgium.- Comics :During World War II, The...
(1979–1988) - Boardmember of NV Brusselse Huisvestingsmaatschappij (1985–1995)
- Boardmember of BRTN (1992–1995)
- Boardmember of NV VAR (1994–1995)
- OCMW-councilor in EvereEvereEvere is one of the nineteen municipalities located in the Brussels-Capital Region of Belgium. On January 1, 2006 the municipality had a total population of 33,462...
(1983–1989) - Local Councilor in Evere (1989-...)
- Secretary of the Bureau of the Brussels Capital Council (1995–2000)
- President of the Flemish Community Commission - Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie (VGC) (1999–2000)
- Minister in the Brussels-Capital Region Government (2000- )
- Member of the Flemish Community Commission - Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie, competence Education and Budget (2000–2004)
- Chairperson of the Flemish Community Commission - Vlaamse Gemeenschapscommissie, competence Education and Budget (2004- )