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Tony Blair: George Bush did not recognise Belgian prime minister

In his new book, A Journey, Mr Blair writes that the former US president was confused by the presence of Guy Verhofstadt at the 2001 G8 summit in Genoa.

www.topix.net | 9/1/10 2:14 PM
Parliament threatens to block ‘Europe 2020’ plan

Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the liberal group in the European Parliament, has warned that the EU assembly could block parts of the Union's new ten-year economic strategy if EU countries were to continue to base it on cosy back-door deals. The Socialists have backed his calls.

www.euractiv.com | 6/7/10 6:30 AM
Beware of bearing gifts to the Greeks
The former Belgian Prime Minister and current floor leader of the European liberals in the European Parliament, Guy Verhofstadt, says that the debate on Greece is being pursued unfairly and that public opinion is not being properly informed. feedproxy.google.com | 3/28/10 11:24 PM
Parliament worried about Bulgaria TV ban plan
Guy Verhofstadt, Liberal group leader in the European Parliament, voiced on Thursday (17 December) his concern over plans in Sofia to hold a referendum aimed at banning a short news TV programme aimed at Bulgaria's Turkish-speaking minority. www.euractiv.com | 12/18/09 7:50 AM
Verhofstadt invites Eastern Europe to adopt euro
Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the liberal group in the European Parliament, yesterday (26 November) proposed that East European countries which are still outside the euro zone should immediately adopt the EU's single currency as legal tender as protection against the crisis. www.euractiv.com | 11/27/09 7:40 AM
Verhofstadt: 'Change' comes to Europe after Irish vote
The Czech and Polish presidents have little choice left but to complete their countries' ratification process after the massive 'Yes' vote in favour of the Lisbon Treaty in Ireland, according to Guy Verhofstadt, liberal group leader in the European parliament. He spoke to EurActiv in an exclusive interview. www.euractiv.com | 10/3/09 3:29 PM
Liberals and Greens disagree on Barroso
Guy Verhofstadt, leader of the Liberal group in the European Parliament, has thrown his weight behind José Manuel Barroso's bid for a second term at the head of the European Commission. The Greens, meanwhile, continue to firmly oppose the former Portuguese prime minister. www.euractiv.com | 9/10/09 6:55 AM