Second Erhard cabinet

The Second Erhard cabinet was the government of West Germany between 26 October 1965 and 30 November 1966. Led by the Christian Democratic Union Ludwig Erhard, the cabinet was a coalition between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP).

Date formed26 October 1965

Date dissolved30 November 1966
(1 year, 1 month and 4 days)

PresidentHeinrich Lübke

ChancellorLudwig Erhard

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Second Cabinet of Ludwig Erhard Cabinet Erhard II
6th Cabinet of the Federal Republic of Germany
1965–1966
Date formed	26 October 1965
Date dissolved	30 November 1966 (1 year, 1 month and 4 days)
People and organisations
President	Heinrich Lübke
Chancellor	Ludwig Erhard
Vice-Chancellor	Erich Mende (until 28 October 1966) Hans-Christoph Seebohm (from 28 October 1966)
Member party	Christian Democratic Union   Christian Social Union   Free Democratic Party
Status in legislature	Coalition government
Opposition party	Social Democratic Party
Opposition leader	Fritz Erler (SPD)
History
Election	1965 West German federal election
Legislature terms	5th Bundestag
Predecessor	Erhard I
Successor	Kiesinger

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