Gerrit Zalm

Gerrit Zalm is a notable Dutch politician and economist who served as the Minister of Finance in the Netherlands from 1994 to 2002 and again from 2003 to 2007. He is recognized for his influence on Dutch economic policy and for his commitment to fiscal responsibility. Zalm has been involved in significant discussions surrounding the European monetary union, particularly during the negotiations for the euro, where he was known for his critical and sometimes tough negotiating stance.