Born in 1970. Liège. Graduated in Communication Studies and Journalism, Catholic University of Louvain, 1994. Senator and President of the Federal Advice Committee for the European issues, Federal Parliament, Belgium (2007-2009). Guest Professor in communications studies and journalism at Catholic University of Louvain (Communication Unit, 2002-2007). Journalist at the RTBF (Belgian public channel) (1994-2007). Vice-President of the European Movement - Belgium (since 2007). MEP since 2009.