René Konen

René 'Boy' Konen (23 April 1921 – 14 November 1994) was a Luxembourgish politician and government minister. He served as Minister for Public Works under Pierre Werner, between 1979 and 1984. Before this, he had been President of the Democratic Party, to which he belonged, and a member of the communal council of Luxembourg City. He sat in the Chamber of Deputies between 1974 and 1979 and again, after his ministerial stint, from 1984 until 1993.

He gave his name to the René Konen Tunnel in Luxembourg City, construction of which began when Konen was Minister for Public Works. His nickname is also borne by Stade Boy Konen, a sports facility in Luxembourg City used as the national rugby union team's home ground.

Political offices
Preceded by Jean Hamilius	Minister for Public Works 1979 – 1984	Succeeded by Marcel Schlechter
Party political offices
Preceded by Gaston Thorn	President of the DP 1969 – 1971	Succeeded by Gaston Thorn

Werner-Thorn (1979 – 1980)

Pierre Werner Gaston Thorn

Josy Barthel Fernand Boden Paul Helminger René Konen Émile Krieps Ernest Mühlen Camille Ney Jacques Santer Jean Spautz (March – November 1980) Jean Wolter (1979 – March 1980)

Werner-Flesch (1980 – 1984)

Pierre Werner Colette Flesch

Josy Barthel Fernand Boden Paul Helminger Jean-Claude Juncker (1982–4) René Konen Émile Krieps Ernest Mühlen Camille Ney (1980–2) Jacques Santer Jean Spautz

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