Liberal Reformist Party
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The Verhofstadt I Government was the federal government of Belgium from 12 July 1999 to 12 July 2003.
It was the first government headed by Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt (VLD). It consisted of the Flemish Liberals and Democrats (VLD), the French-speaking Liberal Reformist Party (PRL), the Flemish Socialist Party (SP), the French-speaking Socialist Party (PS), the Flemish green party Agalev and the French-speaking green party Ecolo. Because it comprised liberals, socialists and greens it was also known as a "purple-green" coalition.
It is the only coalition in Belgian history to have included green parties.
Actions
Some of the notable actions under this government include:
- Reform of the federal government administration ("Copernicus Reform")
- Fifth state reform
- Legalisation of euthanasia
- Legalisation of same-sex marriage
- Faster naturalisation of foreigners
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