Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu

Romanian engineer and politician, Prime Minister

Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu - Romanian engineer and politician, Prime Minister
Born

January 14th, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Romania

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An engineer and politician held the position of the 60th Prime Minister of Romania from 2004 to 2008. Served as the president of the Senate of Romania from 2014 to 2019. Played a significant role in Romania's entry into NATO and the European Union. Held various ministerial positions in the Romanian government during his career, influencing national policies and reforms.

Served as Prime Minister from 2004 to 2008

Led the Senate of Romania from 2014 to 2019

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