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In the [[2014 Belgian federal election|2014 elections]], Peteghem was first elected to the [[Chamber of Representatives (Belgium)|Chamber of Representatives]] for [[Christen-Democratisch en Vlaams|CD&V]],<ref name="nieuwsblad"/> and served until 2019.<ref name="kamer"/> On 1 |
In the [[2014 Belgian federal election|2014 elections]], Peteghem was first elected to the [[Chamber of Representatives (Belgium)|Chamber of Representatives]] for [[Christen-Democratisch en Vlaams|CD&V]],<ref name="nieuwsblad"/> and served until 2019.<ref name="kamer"/> On 1 January 2019 he became mayor of [[De Pinte]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hln.be/in-de-buurt/de-pinte/vincent-van-peteghem-wordt-de-nieuwe-burgemeester-van-de-pinte~a158cc2d/|title=Vincent Van Peteghem wordt de nieuwe burgemeester van De Pinte|website=Het Laatste Nieuws|access-date=3 October 2020|language=nl}}</ref> In 2019, he was a candidate as Chairman of the CD&V, but finished in fourth place.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hln.be/nieuws/binnenland/joachim-coens-en-sammy-mahdi-gaan-naar-tweede-ronde-cd-v-voorzittersverkiezingen~a8de16687/|title=Joachim Coens en Sammy Mahdi gaan naar tweede ronde CD&V-voorzittersverkiezingen|website=Het Laatste Nieuws|access-date=3 October 2020|language=nl}}</ref> |
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On 1 October 2020, Peteghem became Deputy Prime Minister and [[Minister of Finance (Belgium)|Minister of Finance]] in the [[De Croo Government|cabinet]] of [[Alexander De Croo]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.knack.be/nieuws/belgie/overzicht-wie-is-wie-in-regering-de-croo/article-news-1647977.html|title=Overzicht: wie is wie in regering-De Croo? |website=Knack|access-date=3 October 2020|language=nl}}</ref> |
On 1 October 2020, Peteghem became Deputy Prime Minister and [[Minister of Finance (Belgium)|Minister of Finance]] in the [[De Croo Government|cabinet]] of [[Alexander De Croo]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.knack.be/nieuws/belgie/overzicht-wie-is-wie-in-regering-de-croo/article-news-1647977.html|title=Overzicht: wie is wie in regering-De Croo? |website=Knack|access-date=3 October 2020|language=nl}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:49, 1 September 2024
Vincent Van Peteghem | |
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.jpg) Van Peteghem in 2023 | |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Alexander De Croo |
| Minister of Finance | |
| Assumed office 1 October 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Alexander De Croo |
| Preceded by | Alexander De Croo |
| Chamber of Representatives | |
| In office 2014–2019 | |
| Constituency | East Flanders |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 October 1980 Ghent, Belgium |
| Political party | CD&V |
| Alma mater | Ghent University |
| Occupation | professor, politician |
| Website | Official website |
Vincent Van Peteghem (28 October 1980) is a Belgian economist and politician of CD&V who has been serving as Minister of Finance in the government of Prime Minister Alexander De Croo since 1 October 2020.[1] He was a member of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium from 2014 until 2020.
Early life and career
Vincent Van Peteghem was born on 28 October 1980 in Ghent.[2] He was a management professor at the EDHEC Business School in Lille, France.[3]
Political career
In the 2014 elections, Peteghem was first elected to the Chamber of Representatives for CD&V,[3] and served until 2019.[2] On 1 January 2019 he became mayor of De Pinte.[4] In 2019, he was a candidate as Chairman of the CD&V, but finished in fourth place.[5]
On 1 October 2020, Peteghem became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance in the cabinet of Alexander De Croo.[6]
In 2023, as chair of the European Investment Bank's Board of Governors, Peteghem was in charge of leading the process of selecting a new president for the organization.[7]
In the 2024 Belgian federal election, he was elected to the Belgian Chamber of Representatives.
Other activities
European Union organizations
- European Investment Bank (EIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2019)[8]
- European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2020)[9]
International organizations
- African Development Bank (AfDB), Ex-Officio Alternate Member of the Board of Governors (since 2020)[10]
- Asian Development Bank (ADB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2020)[11]
- Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2020)[12]
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2020)[13]
- Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2020)[14]
- International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ex-Officio Alternate Member of the Board of Governors (since 2020)[15]
- World Bank, Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2020)[16]
References
- ^ "Who is in Belgium's new federal government?". The Brussels Times. 1 October 2020. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Vincent Van Peteghem". De Kamer (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ a b "Vincent Van Peteghem volgt Sarah Claerhout op als kamerlid". Nieuwsblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "Vincent Van Peteghem wordt de nieuwe burgemeester van De Pinte". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "Joachim Coens en Sammy Mahdi gaan naar tweede ronde CD&V-voorzittersverkiezingen". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ "Overzicht: wie is wie in regering-De Croo?". Knack (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 October 2020.
- ^ Paola Tamma (15 September 2023), Vestager cautions about defense, nuclear investments in EIB pitch Politico Europe.
- ^ "Board of Governors". European Investment Bank (EIB). Archived from the original on 20 December 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^ Board of Governors European Stability Mechanism (ESM).
- ^ 2020 Annual Report African Development Bank (AfDB).
- ^ "Board of Governors". Asian Development Bank. Retrieved 2 October 2020.
- ^ Board of Governors Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
- ^ "EBRD Shareholders and Board of Governors". European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). Archived from the original on 20 December 2020. Retrieved 20 December 2020.
- ^ "Board of Governors | IADB". www.iadb.org. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ Members International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- ^ Board of Governors World Bank.
External links
Media related to Vincent Van Peteghem at Wikimedia Commons
- Official website (in Dutch)
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