1985 Belgian general election
General elections were held in Belgium on 13 October 1985. The Christian People's Party emerged as the largest party, with 49 of the 212 seats in the Chamber of Representatives and 25 of the 106 seats in the Senate. Elections to the nine provincial councils were also held.
Image: Wilfried Martens 1982 (cropped)
Image: Karel van Miert (SP, België), Bestanddeelnr 933 5684
Image: Louis Michel
Image: Gerard DEPREZ (16039228164)
1981 Belgian general election
General elections were held in Belgium on 8 November 1981. Voter turnout was 94.5% in the Chamber election and 94.6% in the Senate election. Elections were also held for the nine provincial councils and for the Council of the German Cultural Community. They were the first elections after the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18. This contributed to the success of the socialist parties and the green parties.
Image: Mark Eyskens 1986
Image: Andre Cools
Image: Ministers Belgische Kabinet. Vice Eerste Minister W. de Clerq (PVV), Bestanddeelnr 918 9461
Image: Karel van Miert (SP, België), Bestanddeelnr 933 5684