Prof. Jerzy Buzek - Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland from 1997 to 2001. First President of the European Parliament from Central and Eastern Europe. In the Parliament continuously since 2004. Currently chairing the work of the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. Responsible on behalf of the Parliament for the regulation on security of gas supply to Europe. Recognized by VoteWatch Europe experts as the most influential MEP on energy issues. Awarded the Order of the White Eagle for his contribution to Poland's democratic transformation, scientific achievements and political accomplishments in Poland and internationally.