Gaston Eyskens

ModernPoliticianBelgium1905 — 1988

Multiple-time Belgian prime minister.

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Quick Facts

Born

1905

Died

1988

Country

Belgium

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)45

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score53.1

Gaston Eyskens — Complete Timeline

1968 AD

Prime Minister of Belgium (first term)Political Action◆ Major

Gaston Eyskens became Prime Minister of Belgium for the first time, leading a coalition government. His tenure focused on economic policy and the ongoing linguistic conflict between Flemish and French-speaking communities.

Prime MinisterBelgian Politics

Impact: national

1970 AD

State reform of 1970Reform

Under Prime Minister Gaston Eyskens, Belgium enacted a major state reform that created three cultural communities (Flemish, French, German) and three regions (Flanders, Wallonia, Brussels). This was the first step in the federalization of Belgium.

State ReformFederalizationBelgium

Impact: nationalconstructive

1972 AD

Prime Minister of Belgium (second term)Political Action

Gaston Eyskens served a second term as Prime Minister, continuing to manage the linguistic tensions and economic challenges. His government fell over the issue of the Fourons commune, a symbol of the Flemish-Walloon conflict.

Prime MinisterBelgian Politics

Impact: national