Anne Vondeling

Anne Vondeling (2 March 1916, Appelscha – 22 November 1979, Mechelen) was a member and former chairman of the Dutch Labour Party. He was minister in fourth Drees cabinet and vice prime minister in the Cals cabinet. Later (1972–1979) he became President of Dutch House of Representatives, in which capacity he put much emphasis on the usage of correct and clear words by the MPs. He later became member of the European Parliament. The Anne Vondeling prize is given annually to journalists who write in a clear manner concerning political subjects.