Frits Bolkestein
Frits Bolkestein is a Dutch politician and a prominent figure in the Liberal Party (VVD) in the Netherlands. Born on April 4, 1933, he served as a member of the Dutch Parliament and held the position of Minister of Economic Affairs from 1994 to 1998. Bolkestein was instrumental in shaping the political landscape regarding integration and immigration in Europe, advocating for a more cohesive approach to these issues. His influence extended to European politics, where he also served as a Member of the European Parliament. Recently, he has been highlighted in discussions regarding the ongoing significance of his contributions to the political discourse on integration.
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Recent news mentions
Frits Bolkestein is referred to as the 'father' of the controversial liberalization directive.
Balneari, canoni ridotti del 60% in un anno (ma «con una rivalutazione del 10%»): gli importi
Italy· 2025-06-23
Frits Bolkestein is noted as the former European Commissioner who recently passed away.
Frammenti di Ferruccio de Bortoli | Dazi, l’affannosa corsa a dare la colpa a qualcun altroItaly· 2025-04-07
Frits Bolkestein was a Dutch economist and politician who served as the European Commissioner for Internal Market.
Frits Bolkestein, morto il «padre» della direttiva sulle liberalizzazioni contestata dai balneari (e non solo)Italy· 2025-02-18
Former Dutch EU Commissioner Frits Bolkestein has passed away.
Ehemaliger niederländischer EU-Kommissar Frits Bolkestein gestorben
Luxembourg· 2025-02-18Frits Bolkestein is recognized for placing integration on the political agenda.
Frits Bolkestein (91): de man die integratie op de politieke agenda zette | Binnenland
Netherlands· 2025-02-18