Andrius Kubilius

Lithuanian politician and academic leader

Andrius Kubilius - Lithuanian politician and academic leader
Born

December 8th, 1956
68 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Lithuania

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Served as the Prime Minister of Lithuania from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. Played a significant role in Lithuania's integration into the European Union and NATO. Focused on economic reforms and modernization during tenure. Actively involved in academia, teaching political science and contributing to various academic publications.

Served as Prime Minister of Lithuania twice

Led Lithuania's EU accession efforts

Implemented key economic reforms

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