Hendrik Vos (*1972) studied Political Sciences at Ghent University where he became a professor at the Department of Political Sciences in 1999. He is currently professor and director of the Centre for EU-Studies. His research specialises in decision-making and current developments in the European Union. He has published many books and contributions in renowned professional journals and regularly takes part in international conferences. Hendrik Vos is a much asked commentator on EU affairs in newspapers and on radio and television.