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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 (born 14 September 1956) is a Dutch politician and historian who is now retired. He was an important 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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Early Life and Education
Maxime Verhagen was born in Maastricht, a city in the Limburg province of the Netherlands. He grew up in a Roman Catholic family. He went to Leiden University and earned a Master of Arts degree in History in 1986. During his time at university, he explored different political ideas before joining the CDA party in 1976.
Maxime Verhagen's Political Journey
Maxime Verhagen began his career working for the CDA party. He was first elected to the city council of Oegstgeest. Later, in 1989, he became a Member of the European Parliament for the European People's Party. This meant he helped make decisions for Europe.
Joining the Dutch Parliament
In 1994, Verhagen was elected to the House of Representatives in the Netherlands. This is like being a member of parliament in his home country. He became a key speaker for his party on topics like foreign affairs and European matters.
Leading the CDA Party
From 2002, Maxime Verhagen became the leader of the CDA group in the House of Representatives. This was a very important role, especially when Jan Peter Balkenende, the party leader, became Prime Minister. Verhagen often acted as the unofficial second-in-command for the CDA.
Minister of Foreign Affairs
From 2007 to 2010, Verhagen served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. In this role, he represented the Netherlands in dealings with other countries. He also briefly served as the Minister for Development Cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister
After the 2010 election, the CDA party did not do as well as before. The then-Prime Minister, Jan Peter Balkenende, stepped down. Maxime Verhagen then became the new leader of the CDA parliamentary group.
He played a big part in forming a new government with Mark Rutte. In October 2010, Verhagen became the Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands. He also served as the Minister of Economic Affairs, Agriculture, and Innovation. He held these roles until November 2012, when he decided to retire from politics.
Life After Politics
After leaving politics at age 56, Maxime Verhagen started working in both private companies and public organizations. He became a director for various groups. Since July 2013, he has been the Chairman of the Construction association in the Netherlands. He also joined the Social and Economic Council in October 2015, which advises the government on economic and social issues.
Personal Life
Maxime Verhagen is married to Annemieke Beijlevelt. They got married in 1984 and have two sons and one daughter. They live in Voorburg, a town in the Netherlands.
Honours and Awards
Maxime Verhagen has received several honours for his public service:
- In 2007, he was awarded 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
