Background
DEHAENE, Jean-Luc was born on August 7, 1940 in Montpellier.
DEHAENE, Jean-Luc was born on August 7, 1940 in Montpellier.
University of Namur and Katholieke Universiteit te Leuven (Catholic University of Louvain), studies in Law and Economics.
National Pres, of Christelijke Volkspartij (Christian People's Party) Youth, 1967-1971. Member of National Committee of Christelijke Volkspartij (Christian People's Party). Councillor for Minister De Saeger’s Cabinet for Public Works, 1972-1973.
Councillor for Minister De Saeger’s Cabinet for Public Health, 1973-1974. Councillor then Leader of Cabinet for Economic Affairs under Ministers Oleffe and Herman, 1974-1977. Leader of Cabinet for Flemish Affairs under Minister De Backer, 1977-1978.
President, Christelijke Volkspartij (Christian People's Party), Bruxelles-Hal-Vivorde, 1977-1981. Leader of Prime Minister Wilfried Martens’ Cabinet, 1979-1981. Leader of Minister Chabert’s Cabinet for Institution Reforms, 1981.
Co-opted Senator, 1982-1987. Deputy, since 1987; Minister of Social Affairs and Institution Reforms, December 1981 - May 1988. Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Communications and Institutional Reforms, May since 1988.
Commissioner, Flemish Association of Catholic Scouts, 196367. Attaché to ACW’s studying services, 1965-1972.