Karel Van Miert

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Karel Van Miert (b. 17 January 1942 in Oud-Turnhout, Belgium) is a socialist Flemish politician. He studied at Ghent University (1962–1966) and gained a degree in diplomatic sciences. In 1976 he became adjunct-national secretary of the – at that time – unitary Belgian socialist party. Two years later he became president of the Flemish socialist party. In 1989 he was appointed European commissioner responsible for transport, credit and investment and consumer policy. In 1992 he also became in charge of environment. From 1993 till 1999 he served as vice-chairman of the European commission and was responsible for competition policy. In 2001, he was awarded the Vlerick Award.

[edit] Political curriculum

• Member of the European Parliament (1979–1985)
• Deputy in the Belgian Chamber (1985–1988)
• European Commissioner (1989–1999)

Preceded by Leon Brittan	European Commissioner for Competition 1993–1999	Succeeded by Mario Monti
Preceded by Willy De Clercq	Belgian European Commissioner 1989–1999	Succeeded by Philippe Busquin