Luc Van den Brande
Luc Van den Brande | |
|---|---|
| Minister-President of Flanders | |
| In office 21 January 1992 – 13 July 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Gaston Geens |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Dewael |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 October 1945 Mechelen, Belgium |
| Political party | Christian Democratic and Flemish |
| Spouse | Maria Baelus |
| Children | 3 (and 6 grandchildren) |
| Alma mater | Catholic University of Leuven |
Luc Van den Brande (born 13 October 1945) is a Flemish politician, member of the CD&V and was Minister-president of Flanders from 21 January 1992 until 13 July 1999. He took the initiative to create the Flanders Institute for Biotechnology (VIB). On 6 February 2008 he became President of the European Union's Committee of the Regions for a period of two years.