Frans Andriessen
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Franciscus Henricus Johannes Joseph (Frans) Andriessen (born April 2, 1929 in Utrecht
) is a senior Dutch politician
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In 1967 he was first elected to the House of Representatives for the Katholieke Volkspartij (KVP). From 1971 to 1977 he was leader of the KVP. He served as Minister of Finance
(1977–1980) and European Commissioner
for Trade, Competition and Agriculture. (1981–1993). He is one of few to serve three consecutive terms as an EU Commissioner.
Utrecht
Utrecht is a city in the Netherlands.The name may also refer to:* Utrecht , of which Utrecht is the capital* Utrecht , including the city of Utrecht* Bishopric of Utrecht* Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Utrecht...
) is a senior Dutch politician
Politics of the Netherlands
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In 1967 he was first elected to the House of Representatives for the Katholieke Volkspartij (KVP). From 1971 to 1977 he was leader of the KVP. He served as Minister of Finance
Finance minister
The finance minister is a cabinet position in a government.A minister of finance has many different jobs in a government. He or she helps form the government budget, stimulate the economy, and control finances...
(1977–1980) and European Commissioner
European Commissioner
A European Commissioner is a member of the 27-member European Commission. Each Member within the college holds a specific portfolio and are led by the President of the European Commission...
for Trade, Competition and Agriculture. (1981–1993). He is one of few to serve three consecutive terms as an EU Commissioner.