Dirk Louis Maria Van Mechelen (born 27 August 1957) was the Flemish minister of Finance and Budget and Town and Country Planning.

In 1982, he started his political career in the municipal council of Kapellen.

After the regional elections of 1999 he became Flemish minister of Town and Country Planning, Economy and Media.

After the regional elections of 2004 he became Flemish minister of Finance and Budget and Town and Country Planning till 2009.

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