1. Home
  2. / Jan Peter Balkenende
  3. / When did Balkenende first become Prime Minister of the Netherlands?

When did Balkenende first become Prime Minister of the Netherlands?

  • 1999

  • 2006

  • 2000

  • 2002

Answer

Sure, here's a concise explanation: Balkenende first became Prime Minister of the Netherlands in 2002. He served as Prime Minister in four different cabinets, from 2002 to 2010. He led a coalition government with the center-right Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) and the center-left Labour Party (PvdA). During his tenure, he focused on economic stability, social welfare, and environmental protection.
The "Balkenende Breakdown": Unraveling the Legacy of Jan Peter Balkenende

The "Balkenende Breakdown": Unraveling the Legacy of Jan Peter Balkenende

Take the Jan Peter Balkenende Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox