1946 Dutch cabinet formation
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A process of cabinet formation took place following the Dutch general election on 16 May 1946. This resulted in the formation of the first Beel cabinet on 3 July 1946. The coalition was formed by the
The First Beel cabinet in July 1946. Eelco van Kleffens and Jules Schagen van Leeuwen are absent.
Christian Historical Union
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The Christian Historical Union was a Protestant Christian democratic political party in the Netherlands. The CHU is one of the predecessors of the Christian Democratic Appeal, into which it merged in
1946 Dutch cabinet formation
…prepare for elections. Election Seat composition of the newly elected House of Representatives during the formation. CPN: 10 PvdA: 29 PvdV: 6 ARP: 13 CHU: 8 KVP: 32 SGP: 2 Formateur Beel The KVP wanted one formateur to be appointed from their party. The PvdA wanted their leader Willem Drees to be appointed…
Alexander de Savornin Lohman
Dirk Jan de Geer
Freule Wttewaall van Stoetwegen and Bé Udink on Dam Square, Amsterdam, during the 1971 election campaign. By visiting the National Monument on Dam Square, which at the time was a meeting place for hippies, the party wanted to signal the party kept up with the times.