First Lubbers cabinet
The first Lubbers cabinet (1982-1986) was formed by the right-wing political parties CDA and VVD. The aim of the cabinet was cutting government spending and privatizations. There was much internal resistance of the left-wing, especially the largest mass demonstration in Dutch history, against the placement of cruise missiles. The enormous unemployment was reduced during this period. Aruba became autonomous in 1986.
Ministers
State Secretaries
- Foreign Affairs, Wim van Eekelen (VVD), from November 5, 1982
- Justice, Virginie Korte-van Hemel (CDA), from November 8, 1982
- Interior Affairs, Marius van Amelsvoort (CDA), from November 8, 1982
- Education and Sciences
- Nell Ginjaar-Maas (VVD), from November 5, 1982
- Gerard van Leijenhorst (CDA), from November 8, 1982
- Finance, Henk Koning (VVD), from November 5, 1982
- Defence
- Jan van Houwelingen (CDA), from November 5, 1982
- Charles Schwietert (VVD), 8–11 November 1982
- Willem Hoekzema (VVD), from November 19, 1982
- Housing, Spacial Planning and Environment, Gerrit Brokx (CDA), from November 5, 1982
- Transport and Water, Jaap Scherpenhuizen (VVD), from November 8, 1982
- Economy,
- Social Affairs and Employment
- Annelien Kappeyne van de Coppello (VVD), from November 8, 1982
- Louw de Graaf (CDA), from November 5, 1982
- Agriculture and Fishery, Ad Ploeg (VVD), from November 8, 1982
- Welfare, Health and Culture, Joop van der Reijden (CDA), from November 5, 1982