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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