Verhofstadt II Government

It was the second government headed by Prime Minister Guy Verhofstadt (VLD).

Because it comprised liberals and socialists, it was also known as a "purple" coalition.

It was a continuation of the Verhofstadt I Government but without the Green parties.

The 2004 Regional elections saw a fundamental reshuffle to the federal government as various federal ministers joined regional governments after these elections.

The federal government after this date is often called Verhofstadt IIbis.

Parliamentary support of the government