Miro Cerar
Slovenian politician and Prime Minister
Born
August 25th, 1963
61 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Slovenia
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A lawyer and politician served as the 8th Prime Minister of Slovenia from 2014 to 2018. Led the Party of Modern Centre, focusing on economic reforms and social policies. Oversaw the country's recovery following the European debt crisis and emphasized the importance of EU integration during tenure. Resigned in 2018 amid a political crisis but continued to play a role in Slovenian politics.
Served as 8th Prime Minister of Slovenia
Led the Party of Modern Centre
Focused on economic reforms
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