Goedele Liekens is a Flemish politician and former television presenter who has been a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) since 2014. She is a member of the Christian Democratic and Flemish party (CD&V) and sits in the European People’s Party (EPP) group.
Liekens was born in Antwerp in 1963 and began her career in journalism in 1988. She worked as a news anchor and reporter for several Belgian television channels before becoming a household name in Flanders as the presenter of the popular talk show “De Liekens” from 1999 to 2009.
In 2014, Liekens was elected to the European Parliament as a representative of the CD&V. She is a member of the Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) and the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM).
Liekens is a vocal critic of the European Union’s migration policy and has called for stricter border controls and the creation of a European “Fortress Europe.” She has also been critical of the EU’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, arguing that it has been too slow and ineffective.
Liekens is a controversial figure in Flemish politics. Her conservative views and outspoken nature have made her a target of criticism from both the left and the right. However, she remains a popular figure among CD&V voters and is considered one of the party’s rising stars.
In recent months, Liekens has been in the news for her comments on the war in Ukraine. She has been a vocal supporter of the Ukrainian government and has called for the European Union to provide more military and financial aid to Ukraine. Liekens has also been critical of Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him a “war criminal.”
Liekens’ comments on Ukraine have been praised by some for their clarity and conviction. However, others have criticized her for being too inflammatory and for potentially escalating the conflict. Despite the criticism, Liekens has remained a vocal critic of the Russian government and has continued to call for the European Union to do more to support Ukraine.
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