Gilles de Kerchove

Gilles de Kerchove is a seminal figure in the field of counter-terrorism. Over the course of his long and distinguished career he has significantly shaped initiatives and used his position to the maximum to make a tangible difference to EU counter-terrorism policy.

In a field that seems to constantly evolve and metamorphose in frightening new ways, his steady hand and tireless energy, his directness and his honesty, ensured he has been an effective leader and a stellar communicator.

As he retires from the role of EU Counter-Terrorism coordinator after 14 years, the spectrum of his achievements are appreciated by all who worked with him. That is why a group of his colleagues, academics, politicians, counter-terrorism experts and a broad range of political interlocutors have come together to publish a Liber Amicorum in honour of his immense contribution to his discipline