in the Michel Government. Besides Bart De Wever, Maggie De Block and Theo Francken, Peeters is one of the most popular political figures in Flanders in recent years. Member of the European Parliament, 2019–2021 Peeters was a Member of the European Parliament from 2019 until 2021. During that time, he served on the Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection and the Subcommittee on Security and Defence. In addition to his committee assignments, he chaired the Parliament's delegation for relations with the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Later career In late 2020, Peeters was nominated by the government of Prime Minister Alexander De Croo to become one of the vice-presidents of the European Investment Bank (EIB), representing the Benelux countries. In this capacity, he oversees the Bank's activities on files such as mobility, security and defence, as well as operations in the ASEAN countries. References External links Kris Peeters on the website of CD&V 1962 births Christian Democratic and Flemish politicians Flemish politicians Living people Ministers-President of Flanders 21st-century Belgian politicians Vlerick Business School alumni MEPs for Belgium 2019–2024