Pierre Harmel
Belgian politician, Prime Minister
Born
March 16th, 1911
114 years ago
Died
2009
16 years ago — 98 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Belgium
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A distinguished Belgian lawyer and diplomat, served as the Prime Minister of Belgium from 1965 to 1966. Played a crucial role in shaping Belgian foreign policy during a period of significant geopolitical changes in Europe. Contributed to the development of NATO and emphasized European integration. His tenure was marked by a focus on social and economic reforms aimed at addressing the challenges facing Belgium.
Served as Prime Minister of Belgium
Influenced Belgian foreign policy
Advocated for European integration
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