Frans Andriessen

Frans Andriessen
Frans Andriessen in 1979
Dutch Minister of Finance
In office 1977–1980
Preceded by	Wim Duisenberg
Succeeded by	Fons van der Stee
European Commissioner
In office 1981–1993
Preceded by	Henk Vredeling
Succeeded by	Hans van den Broek
Personal details
Born	Franciscus Henricus Johannes Joseph Andriessen (1929-04-02) April 2, 1929 Utrecht, Netherlands
Political party	Catholic People's Party (KVP), Christian Democratic Appeal (CDA)

Franciscus Henricus Johannes Joseph (Frans) Andriessen (born April 2, 1929 in Utrecht) is a senior Dutch politician.

In 1967 he was first elected to the House of Representatives for the Katholieke Volkspartij (KVP). From 1971 to 1977 he was leader of the KVP. He served as Minister of Finance (1977–1980) and European Commissioner for Trade, Competition and Agriculture. (1981–1993). He is one of few to serve three consecutive terms as an EU Commissioner.

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Preceded by Henk Vredeling	Dutch European Commissioner 1981–1993	Succeeded by Hans van den Broek
Preceded by Raymond Vouel	European Commissioner for Competition 1981–1985	Succeeded by Peter Sutherland