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In the 1981 election, who did Van Agt form a cabinet with?

  • Joop den Uyl

  • Hans Wiegel

  • Ruud Lubbers

  • Fred Rutten

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In the 1981 election, Joop den Uyl of the Labour Party formed a cabinet with Dries van Agt of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA). This coalition government was formed after months of negotiations and was supported by a one-seat majority in parliament. The coalition's main goals were to reduce the budget deficit and stimulate the economy.
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