| Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberghe | |
| Office: | Minister-President of region of Wallonia |
| Term Start: | 4 April 2000 |
| Term End: | 30 September 2005 |
| Predecessor: | Elio Di Rupo |
| Successor: | André Antoine (Acting) |
| Birth Date: | 28 April 1944 |
| Birth Place: | Charleroi |
| Nationality: | Belgian |
| Party: | Socialist Party |
Jean-Claude Van Cauwenberghe (born 28 April 1944 in Charleroi), nicknamed "Van Cau", is a Belgian politician. He is member of the Parti Socialiste (Socialist Party; PS). He was the tenth Minister-President of Wallonia from 4 April 2000 until 30 September 2005. He resigned amid the ICDI affair and was replaced by Elio Di Rupo.[1] He also served as mayor of Charleroi (1983-2000).