Frits Bolkestein quotes

Frits Bolkestein is a Dutch politician, businessman, and writer, best known for his role as European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services. As a leading member of the Dutch People's Party for Freedom and Democracy, he influenced both national and European policy. He is recognized for his outspoken views on economic liberalization and European integration. Here are 3 of his quotes:

If we fail in our efforts to achieve harmonisation of patent law relating to computer-implemented inventions in the European Union, we may well be confronted with a renegotiation of the European Patent Convention. The process of renegotiating the European Patent Convention would not require any contribution from this Parliament.

Frits Bolkestein

In a radical democracy in which everybody should be able to co-decide, not everyone meets the [criteria of] competence, preparedness to serve the common interest and economic independence. That's why this form should be rejected. Every four years, the citizen can give his judgement on government policy in all openness, and in this manner have influence. For this, it is necessary however that the citizen is well informed. That is a task of the government.

Frits Bolkestein