Victor Ponta

Romanian politician, 63rd Prime Minister

Victor Ponta - Romanian politician, 63rd Prime Minister
Born

September 20th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Romania

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Served as the 63rd Prime Minister of Romania from 2012 to 2015. Held the position of leader of the Social Democratic Party starting in 2010. Engaged in various legal and political reforms during tenure as Prime Minister. Represented Romania in European Union discussions and negotiations.

Served as Prime Minister of Romania

Led the Social Democratic Party

Participated in EU negotiations

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