Jadranka Kosor
Croatian politician and Prime Minister

Born
July 1st, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Croatia
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Served as the ninth Prime Minister of Croatia from 2009 to 2011. Held various political positions, including Minister of Family, Veterans, and Intergenerational Solidarity. Contributed to Croatia's European Union accession negotiations and played a role in shaping social policies during the period of economic transition. Actively engaged in political discourse, advocating for women's rights and veterans' issues.
Served as the 9th Prime Minister of Croatia
Led Croatia's EU accession negotiations
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