Juraj Droba
Slovak politician and regional leader
Born
May 25th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Slovakia
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Born in Slovakia, a notable figure in political leadership; served as the governor of the Bratislava self-governing region since 2017. Engaged in efforts to improve local governance and public services within the region. Active in various political initiatives focused on regional development and community engagement. Associated with the political party Freedom and Solidarity.
Served as the governor of the Bratislava region
Promoted initiatives for local governance improvement
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