Reinier Wilhelmus "Rein" Welschen (29 August 1941 – 17 September 2013) was a Dutch politician and member of the Labour Party (PvdA).
[1] The city experienced the bankruptcy of both the DAF Car BV and the Operation Centurion at Philips during his tenure, which increased unemployment.
[1] A major crash of a Belgian Air Force C-130 Hercules also took place on 15 July 1996.
Rein Welschen had been in declining health for several years.
[1] His funeral was held in Breda, while a memorial service was held Eindhoven's city hall on 27 September 2013.