Valdis Dombrovskis

Latvian Prime Minister and academic

Valdis Dombrovskis - Latvian Prime Minister and academic
Born

August 5th, 1971
54 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Latvia

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Served as the Prime Minister of Latvia from 2009 to 2014. Held significant roles in the European Parliament and the European Commission, focusing on economic issues and financial stability in the Eurozone. Played a key role in Latvia's economic recovery during the global financial crisis. Contributed to the development of fiscal policy frameworks and reforms in Latvia.

Served as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2014

Implemented economic reforms during financial crisis

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