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When did Dries van Agt first become Prime Minister of the Netherlands?

  • 19th December 1977

  • 1st January 1980

  • 31st December 1985

  • 7th July 1970

Answer

The Netherlands saw Dries van Agt take office as Prime Minister on 19th December 1977, succeeding Joop den Uyl. Van Agt's tenure as Prime Minister lasted nearly six years, during which he oversaw significant political and social developments, including the conclusion of negotiations on the country's accession to the European Monetary System.
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