Background
CLAES, Willy was born on November 24, 1938 in Hasselt.
CLAES, Willy was born on November 24, 1938 in Hasselt.
VUB, Bachelor of Diplomatic and Political Science, 1956-1960. Spoken languages: Dutch, French, English.
Local Councillor for Hasselt, since 1964. Deputy, since 1968; Minister of National Education, 1972-1973. Minister of Economic Affairs, 1973-1974 and 1977-1982.
Minister of State since 1983. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Affairs and Planning, Minister of National Education, May 1988 until January 1989. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economic Affairs and Planning, January since 1989.
Responsible for re-structuring Ministry of Education, (Flemish Sector), January 1989. Executive of Socialist Mutual Benefit Insurance, since 1960. President of National Union of Socialist Mutual Benefit Insurance, until 1988.
Limbourg Council 1964. Chamber of Deputies since 1968.
Piano music and conducting orchestras.
Spouse Suzanne Claes (née Meynen), 1963. Children: Eric, Hilde.