Wouter Bos

Wouter Jacob Bos (born July 14, 1963) was a Dutch minister of finance, deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Dutch Labour Party. He won the election of Dutch Labour Party leader, defeating Jouke de Vries. He led the party until March 12, 2010, the day he left. His successor is Job Cohen, who used to be the mayor of Amsterdam. He left because he wanted to spend more time with his family.

Wouter Bos
Minister of Finance
In office February 22, 2007 – February 23, 2010
Prime Minister	Jan Peter Balkenende
Preceded by	Gerrit Zalm
Succeeded by	Jan Kees de Jager
Deputy Prime Minister
In office February 22, 2007 – February 23, 2010 Serving with André Rouvoet
Prime Minister	Jan Peter Balkenende
Preceded by	Gerrit Zalm
Succeeded by	André Rouvoet (Only)
Party leader Labour Party
In office November 17, 2002 – April 25, 2010
Preceded by	Ad Melkert
Succeeded by	Job Cohen
Parliamentary leader – Labour Party House of Representatives
In office November 19, 2002 – February 22, 2007
Preceded by	Jeltje van Nieuwenhoven
Succeeded by	Jacques Tichelaar
Member of the House of Representatives
In office May 23, 2002 – February 22, 2007
State Secretary for Finance
In office March 24, 2000 – July 22, 2002
Prime Minister	Wim Kok
Preceded by	Willem Vermeend
Succeeded by	Steven van Eijk
Member of the House of Representatives
In office May 19, 1998 – March 24, 2000
Personal details
Born	Wouter Jacob Bos (1963-07-14) July 14, 1963 (age 62) Vlaardingen, Netherlands
Nationality	Dutch
Political party	Labour Party
Spouse(s)	Barbara Bos (since 2002)
Residence	Amsterdam, Netherlands
Alma mater	Vrije Universiteit (M.A. in Political Science and Economics)
Occupation	Politician Management consultant

He left as minister of finance and deputy Prime Minister because the government felt over the decision of Uruzgan. The Dutch Labour Party was in the coalition, together with Christen Democraten Appèl and the ChristenUnie, both Christian parties. The Dutch Labour Party did not agree and stepped out of the coalition.

References

• Bio at Parlement.com