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1946 Dutch cabinet formation
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A process of cabinet formation took place following the Dutch general election on 16 May 1946. This resulted in the formation of the First Beel cabinet on 3 July 1946. The coalition was formed by the Catholic People's Party (KVP) and the Labour Party (PvdA).
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