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Maxime Verhagen
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Verhagen in 2012
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| Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands | |
| In office 14 October 2010 – 5 November 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
| Preceded by | André Rouvoet |
| Succeeded by | Lodewijk Asscher |
| Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation | |
| In office 14 October 2010 – 5 November 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Mark Rutte |
| Preceded by | Maria van der Hoeven (Economic Affairs) Gerda Verburg (Agriculture) |
| Succeeded by | Henk Kamp (Economic Affairs) |
| Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal | |
| In office 9 June 2010 – 30 June 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| Succeeded by | Sybrand van Haersma Buma |
| Minister for Development Cooperation | |
| In office 23 February 2010 – 14 October 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| Preceded by | Bert Koenders |
| Succeeded by | Lilianne Ploumen (Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, 2012) |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 22 February 2007 – 14 October 2010 |
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| Prime Minister | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| Preceded by | Ben Bot |
| Succeeded by | Uri Rosenthal |
| Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal in the House of Representatives | |
| In office 17 June 2010 – 14 October 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Pieter van Geel |
| Succeeded by | Sybrand van Haersma Buma |
| In office 9 February 2007 – 22 February 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| Succeeded by | Pieter van Geel |
| In office 21 May 2003 – 30 November 2006 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| Succeeded by | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| In office 11 July 2002 – 30 January 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| Succeeded by | Jan Peter Balkenende |
| Member of the House of Representatives | |
| In office 17 June 2010 – 14 October 2010 |
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| In office 17 May 1994 – 22 February 2007 |
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| Member of the European Parliament for the Netherlands |
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| In office 25 July 1989 – 19 July 1994 |
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Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen
14 September 1956 Maastricht, Netherlands |
| Political party | Christian Democratic Appeal (1976–present) |
| Spouse |
Annemieke Beijlevelt
(m. 1984) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Leiden University (BA, MA) |
Maxime Jacques Marcel Verhagen was born on September 14, 1956. He is a retired Dutch politician and historian. He was a member of the Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA) political party. From 2010 to 2012, he served as the Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands under Prime Minister Mark Rutte.
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Who is Maxime Verhagen?
Maxime Verhagen was born in Maastricht, a city in the Netherlands. He grew up in a Roman Catholic family. He went to Leiden University and studied contemporary history. In 1986, he earned a Master of Arts degree. During his college years, he explored different political ideas. He joined the CDA party in 1976.
His Journey in Politics
Maxime Verhagen began his career working for the CDA party. He was first elected to the city council of Oegstgeest. This was his first step into local government.
Later, he became a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) in 1989. MEPs represent their country in the European Union. He was part of the European People's Party group.
In 1994, he was elected to the House of Representatives in the Netherlands. This is like being a member of parliament in other countries. He focused on foreign and European affairs.
On July 11, 2002, he became the parliamentary leader for the CDA in the House of Representatives. This means he led his party's group of politicians in parliament. He held this role for several years.
Important Government Roles
In 2007, Maxime Verhagen became the Minister of Foreign Affairs. This job involves handling relationships with other countries. He worked to represent the Netherlands on the world stage.
After a government change in 2010, he also became the interim Minister for Development Cooperation. This role focuses on helping developing countries.
After the 2010 general election, the CDA party leader resigned. Maxime Verhagen took over as the leader of the CDA parliamentary party.
Later in 2010, he became the Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands. This is a very important role, second only to the Prime Minister. He also served as the Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation. This job involves managing the country's economy, farming, and new ideas.
He left these roles in November 2012 when the government changed. He then announced his retirement from politics.
Life After Politics
Maxime Verhagen retired from politics at 56 years old. He then started working in the private and public sectors. He became a director for companies and non-profit groups. Since 2013, he has been the Chairman of the Construction association. He also became a member of the Social and Economic Council in 2015.
Personal Life
Maxime Verhagen is married to Annemieke Beijlevelt. They got married in 1984. They have three children: two sons and one daughter. The family lives in Voorburg.
Awards and Honours
Maxime Verhagen has received several awards for his public service.
- In 2007, he was given the Grand Officer of the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins from Chile.
- In 2010, he received the Decoration of Merit in Gold from the Netherlands.
- In 2012, he was made an Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau from the Netherlands.
See also
In Spanish: Maxime Verhagen para niños
