First Lubbers cabinet

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The first Lubbers cabinet (1982-1986) was formed by the right-wing political parties CDA and VVD. The aim of the cabinet was cutting government spending and privatizations. There was much internal resistance of the left-wing, especially the largest mass demonstration in Dutch history, against the placement of cruise missiles. The enormous unemployment was reduced during this period. Aruba became autonomous in 1986.

State Secretaries

Foreign Affairs, Wim van Eekelen (VVD), from November 5, 1982

Justice, Virginie Korte-van Hemel (CDA), from November 8, 1982

Interior Affairs, Marius van Amelsvoort (CDA), from November 8, 1982

Education and Sciences

Nell Ginjaar-Maas (VVD), from November 5, 1982

Gerard van Leijenhorst (CDA), from November 8, 1982

Finance, Henk Koning (VVD), from November 5, 1982

Defence

Jan van Houwelingen (CDA), from November 5, 1982

Charles Schwietert (VVD), 8–11 November 1982

Willem Hoekzema (VVD), from November 19, 1982

Housing, Spatial Planning and Environment, Gerrit Brokx (CDA), from November 5, 1982

Transport and Water, Jaap Scherpenhuizen (VVD), from November 8, 1982

Economy,

Frits Bolkestein (VVD) (foreign trade)

Piet van Zeil (CDA), until June 22, 1986 (internal trade)

Social Affairs and Employment

Annelien Kappeyne van de Coppello (VVD), from November 8, 1982

Louw de Graaf (CDA), from November 5, 1982

Agriculture and Fishery, Ad Ploeg (VVD), from November 8, 1982

Welfare, Health and Culture, Joop van der Reijden (CDA), from November 5, 1982

References

First Lubbers cabinet Wikipedia

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