Jean-Luc Dehaene

Jean-Luc Dehaene {{Audio|Nl-be jean-luc dehaene.ogg|listen}} (born August 7 1940) is a Flemish (Belgian) politician.

Dehaene I (1992-1995)

In 1992, after both Guy Verhofstadt and Melchior Wathelet had failed, he managed to form a governing coalition of christian-democrats and social-democrats. This became one of Belgium's most important governments, because it successfully transformed Belgium into a federal state.

Related Topics:
Guy Verhofstadt - Melchior Wathelet - Federal

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In March 1993, Dehaene offered the King the resignation of his government, because of diverging views on how to handle the public finances. However, within a week the differences were put aside.

Related Topics:
March - 1993

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After the death of King Baudouin, his government exercised the royal function until Prince Albert was sworn in as King Albert II of the Belgians nine days later.

Related Topics:
Baudouin - King Albert II of the Belgians

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In 1994 he was the leading candidate to replace Jacques Delors as President of the European Commission but at the Summit in Korfoe, John Major vetoed the appointment whereas all 11 other countries supported Dehaene. The Luxemburgian PM Santer was appointed as a compromise candidate instead.

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