Dec 07 2015
Günter Verheugen
Former Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of
Enterprise and Industry
Prof. Günter Verheugen is a leading expert on European policy making. From 2004 to 2010 he was the Vice-President of the European Commission, in charge of Enterprise and Industry, he served as European Commissioner for Enlargement and was one of five Vice-Presidents of the 27-member Barroso Commission. Since 2010 Prof. Verheugen has held a Honorary Professorship at the European University Viadrina in Frankfurt and is the founder of the consultancy European Experience Company.
“A leading expert on European issues”
Prof. Verheugen started his political carrier in 1969 after having worked as a journalist and having studied history and political sciences. He was a member of the German Bundestag where he held a number of senior posts, mainly dealing with foreign and security policy and European affairs. Following that Prof. Verheugen was appointed Minister of State for European Affairs in the Foreign Office in 1998 and was the European chairperson of the Transatlantic Economic Council as of 2007.[/expand]
In his presentations Prof. Verheugen gives valuable insights into European issues. His remarks are of great interest for decision makers from all fields who want to expand their businesses.[/expand]
His outstanding political career and charisma make Prof. Günter Verheugen a sought after speaker, particularly on Europe and international policy making. [/expand]
Topics
Europe
Politics
European Policy Making
Globalisation
Economy
Ethics and Values
Publications
2007
Europäischer Patriotismus: Unsere Interessen zwischen Amerika und China (foreword)
2005
Europa in der Krise. Für eine Neugründung der europäischen Idee
2004
Frankreich und Deutschland in einer erweiterten EU
1999
Germany and the EU Council Presidency. Expectations and Reality
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