Mark Eyskens
Mark Eyskens (born
April 29,
1933) is a
Belgian economist and politician. He was born in
Leuven and is the son of viscount
Gaston Eyskens. He was a minister several times and became prime minister on
April 6,
1981. His government quickly collapsed on
December 17, due to disagreements on the financing of the
Walloon steel industry. He remained a member of parliament until
2003.