Herman Van Rompuy

Herman Achille Van Rompuy, born 31 October 1947, is the first full-time President of the European Council. This is a position appointed by the European Council. A Belgian politician of the Christian Democratic and Flemish party, Van Rompuy served as the 66th prime minister of Belgium from 30 December 2008 until his predecessor (Yves Leterme) succeeded him on 25 November 2009. He has the Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold.