Vladimír Mečiar
Slovak politician, 1st Prime Minister of Slovakia
Born
July 26th, 1942
82 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Slovakia
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Served as the first Prime Minister of Slovakia after the dissolution of Czechoslovakia. Played a significant role in shaping Slovak politics during the early years of independence. Held multiple terms in office, implementing economic reforms and navigating the political landscape of post-communist Slovakia. Established the HZDS party, which influenced Slovak governance in the 1990s.
Served as Prime Minister from 1994 to 1998
Led the HZDS party in the 1990s
Instrumental in the establishment of Slovakia as an independent state
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