Vladimír Mečiar

Slovak politician, 1st Prime Minister of Slovakia

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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