Friday, March 07, 2025

In memoriam: Frits Bolkestein

I have to admit I do not remember his name!

Apparently, he was one of the drivers of the open, competitive free market European Union.

"LI’s former President Frits Bolkestein passed away yesterday at the age of 91. A prominent Dutch liberal who led his party, the VVD, he served as the 9th president of Liberal International between 1996-2000.

A critical liberal thinker who shaped liberal politics in the Netherlands and around the world, he served as Minister of Defence (1988-89), leader of the People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy (1990-98) European Union commissioner (1999-2004). ..."

In memoriam: Former LI President Frits Bolkestein - Liberal International

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