Eric Karel Paul Van Rompuy (born 23 November 1949) is a Flemish politician.
In the meantime, he was elected in 1977 as national president of the Christian People's Party (CVP) youth wing (now CD&V).
In 1981, he became a member of the local city council of Zaventem (1 January 1983 - 31 December 1988).
His national career started when he was elected as Member of Parliament in 1985.
In 1995, he became the first Flemish minister of Economy, Agriculture and Media.