Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberghe | |
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Minister-President of region of Wallonia | |
In office 4 April 2000 –30 September 2005 | |
Preceded by | Elio Di Rupo |
Succeeded by | AndréAntoine (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Charleroi | 28 April 1944
Nationality | Belgian |
Political party | Socialist Party |
Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberghe (born 28 April 1944 in Charleroi),nicknamed "Van Cau",is a Belgian politician. He is member of the Parti Socialiste (Socialist Party;PS). He was the tenth Minister-President of Wallonia from 4 April 2000 until 30 September 2005. He resigned amid the ICDI affair and was replaced by Elio Di Rupo. [1] He also served as mayor of Charleroi (1983–2000).