Juraj Blanár
Juraj Blanár | |
|---|---|
National Council | |
| In office 8 July 2010 – 25 October 2023 | |
| In office 15 October 2002 – 4 July 2006 | |
| Governor of the Žilina Region | |
| In office 2005–2017 | |
| Preceded by | Jozef Tarčák |
| Succeeded by | Erika Jurinová |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 19 May 1966 Žilina, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia) |
| Political party | Direction – Social Democracy |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Žilina (Ing.) |
Juraj Blanár (born 16 May 1966) is a Slovak politician. He is currently the minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia.
He served as a
Early life
Juraj Blanár was born on 16 May 1966 in Žilina. He studied at the University of Žilina.[3] Before starting his political career, Blanár worked for the construction company Váhostav in his hometown.[3]
Political positions
Foreign policy
Regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Blanár opposes military help for Ukraine and supports improving diplomatic relations with Russia. He was one of the few Slovak MPs who did not vote for a parliamentary resolution condemning Russian killings of Ukrainian civilians passed after the Bucha massacre.[4]
In 2022, then Foreign Affairs minister of Slovakia Ivan Korčok accused Blanár of supporting Russian conquest of Ukraine.[4]
In January 2022, Blanár strongly opposed the defense agreement with the United States, arguing that it will eventually lead to US bases on Slovak soil.[4]
Social issues
Blanár is pro-life and supported initiatives aimed at reducing access to adoption in Slovakia.[5]
In March 2023, on the question of closure of shops on Sundays, Blanár spoke in favour of the ban with conditions.[6]
Personal life
Blanár is married and has three children.[3]
References
- ^ "Poslanci zvolili Blanára za podpredsedu parlamentu". Pravda.sk (in Slovak). 21 October 2020. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ TA3, TA3 COM | TELEVÍZIA. "Blanár v Žiline skončil, kraj povedie historicky prvá županka". TA3 (in Slovak). Retrieved 28 October 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Juraj Blanár (SMER-SD, ĽS-HZDS, SNS, HZD, Zelení, SF), kandidát na župana v Žilinskom kraji". domov.sme.sk (in Slovak).
- ^ a b c "Kým Rusi vraždili v Buči, on bol s ich veľvyslancom, a kým úradník sedí, on si užíva luxus. Kto je Juraj Blanár". Aktuality.sk (in Slovak). 20 October 2023. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ Kekelák, Lukáš. "Nový minister zahraničia Juraj Blanár / Mierotvorca, ktorý sa v boji s progresívcami zastal aj arcibiskupa Oroscha". www.postoj.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 20 October 2023.
- ^ Baran, Michal (26 March 2023). "Blanár zahlasuje za zákaz nedeľného predaja". Správy RTVS (in Slovak). Retrieved 26 March 2023.
External links
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