Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberghe

Belgian politician, Minister-President of Wallonia

Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberghe - Belgian politician, Minister-President of Wallonia
Born

April 28th, 1944
81 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Belgium

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Served as the 10th Minister-President of Wallonia from 2000 to 2007. Held various political roles, including member of the Belgian Senate and the Walloon Parliament. Contributed to the advancement of regional governance and local economic development initiatives. Engaged in political activities primarily within the Socialist Party, focusing on social policies and regional autonomy.

Served as Minister-President of Wallonia from 2000 to 2007

Held a position in the Belgian Senate

Participated in the Walloon Parliament

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