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February 17, 2025
Frits Bolkestein, Dutch politician (born 1933)
Frits Bolkestein
Frederik "Frits" Bolkestein was a Dutch politician and energy executive who served as Leader of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD) from 1990 to 1998 and European Commissioner for Internal Market from 1999 until 2004 under Romano Prodi.
February 17
February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 317 days remain until the end of the year.