Verhofstadt I Government
| Verhofstadt I Government | |
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 cabinet of Belgium (since 1830) |
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| Date formed | 12 July 1999 |
| Date dissolved | 12 July 2003 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Guy Verhofstadt |
| Head of state | Albert II of Belgium |
| Member party |
Open Vld PRL PS sp.a Ecolo Agalev |
| Status in legislature | Coalition |
| History | |
| Election(s) | 1999 |
| Predecessor | Dehaene II |
| Successor | Verhofstadt II |
The Verhofstadt I Government was the federal government of Belgium from 12 July 1999 to 12 July 2003.
It was the first government headed by Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt (VLD). It consisted of the Flemish Liberals and Democrats (VLD), the French-speaking Liberal Reformist Party (PRL), the Flemish Socialist Party (SP), the French-speaking Socialist Party (PS), the Flemish green party Agalev and the French-speaking green party Ecolo. Because it comprised liberals, socialists and greens it was also known as a "purple-green" coalition.
It is the only coalition in Belgian history that included green parties.
The Secretary of State for Foreign Trade and the Secretary of State for Development Cooperation were attached to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. The Secretary of State for Energy and Sustainable Development was attached to the Minister of Mobility and Transportation.
Some of the notable actions under this government include:
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