“The generation which lived through the Second World War is disappearing. Post-war generations see Europe's great achievements - liberty, peace and prosperity - as a given.”
Quote by Jan Peter Balkenende
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Jan Peter Balkenende
Jan Peter Balkenende, born on May 7, 1956, is a former Prime Minister of the Netherlands. He served as the Prime Minister from 2002 to 2010, during which he promoted social and economic reforms in the Netherlands. Under his leadership, the Netherlands played an active role on the international stage. more
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