Mikuláš Dzurinda
Slovak Prime Minister and politician
Born
February 4th, 1955
70 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Slovakia
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Served as the Prime Minister of Slovakia from 1998 to 2006. Played a key role in navigating Slovakia's integration into the European Union and NATO. Led the Slovak Democratic and Christian Union party. Associated with significant economic reforms during his tenure, focusing on privatization and tax reforms.
Served as Prime Minister from 1998 to 2006
Oversaw Slovakia's EU membership in 2004
Led NATO accession efforts for Slovakia
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