Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu
Mihai-Răzvan Ungureanu PhD | |
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_(cropped).JPG) Ungureanu in 2013 | |
| Prime Minister of Romania | |
| In office 9 February 2012 – 7 May 2012 | |
| President | Traian Băsescu |
| Deputy | Béla Markó |
| Preceded by | Cătălin Predoiu (Acting) Emil Boc |
| Succeeded by | Victor Ponta |
| Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service | |
| In office 5 December 2007 – 9 February 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Silviu Predoiu (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Teodor Meleșcanu |
| In office 30 June 2015 – 26 September 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Silviu Predoiu (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Silviu Predoiu (Acting) |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 28 December 2004 – 12 March 2007 | |
| Prime Minister | Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu |
| Preceded by | Mircea Geoană |
| Succeeded by | Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu (Acting) |
| Member of the Senate of Romania | |
| In office 19 December 2012 – 1 July 2015 | |
| President of the Civic Force | |
| In office 7 September 2012 – 16 July 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Adrian Iurașcu |
| Succeeded by | Vasile Blaga (party merged with the Democratic Liberal Party) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 September 1968 Iași, Romania |
| Political party | None |
| Other political affiliations | National Liberal Party (2004–2007) Civic Force (2012–2014) Democratic Liberal Party (2014) National Liberal Party (2014–2015) |
| Children | Ștefan Luca Ungureanu |
| Alma mater | Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Iași St Cross College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Professor, diplomat, politician |
| Profession | Historian |
Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu (Romanian pronunciation:
Education
Ungureanu studied Maths and Physics at the
Professional career
Ungureanu was an assistant professor at the Alexandru Ioan Cuza University when he was recruited to the diplomatic service in 1998. He subsequently served as State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (1998–2000), and was a Vienna-based representative of the
A member of the
Foreign Information Service tenure
On November 27, 2007, Băsescu nominated Ungureanu to head the
Prime Minister
On February 6, 2012, Ungureanu was given a mandate by President Traian Băsescu to form a new government, which the Romanian parliament approved on February 9, 2012. Ungureanu vowed to continue reforms and promote Romania's economic and political stability amid the country's political crisis.[10] As Prime Minister, Ungureanu had become the Democratic Liberal Party's probable candidate for the presidency when Băsescu's term expired in 2014, senior party members said, a move echoing Russia's President Boris Yeltsin's choice and promotion of Vladimir Putin.[11] After two and a half months, Ungureanu's cabinet failed to pass a no-confidence vote introduced by the Social Liberal Union. Opposition leader Victor Ponta on 7 May 2012 replaced him as prime minister.[12]
After Prime Ministership
The political activity of Ungureanu after the premiership was intensive. In July 2012, he founded the non-governmental organization of
Civic Force leadership
Ungureanu was elected the Head of the party during The Civic Force party congress in September 2012. Civic Force Party (PFC) became the "electoral vehicle" of ICCD and replaced the ONG in Right Romania Alliance (ARD) membership. After the election, Ungureanu started a European tournee for the accession of PFC to European People's Party (EPP). On 11 September, he met with the Italian deputy and member of The People of Freedom (PdL), Claudio Scajola, the Mayor of Rome and Giovanni Battista Re, secretary of Holy See. They welcomed the formation of "an alliance of right in the opposition of left attacks".
Ungureanu reorganized the party, founding new branches of the PFC around the country. He has held discussions with the former Italian Prime Minister,
Ungureanu won a seat in the
Personal life
Ungureanu is married and has one son. He is fluent in three foreign languages (English, French, and German) and he also reads Hungarian.[13]
See also
References
- ^ Jason Hovet; Sam Cage (April 27, 2012). "Czech, Romanian coalitions face confidence votes". Reuters. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ Rosca, Iulia (30 June 2015). "Mihai Razvan Ungureanu a fost votat sef SIE, in ciuda boicotului PSD. MRU: Romanii asteapta ca institutiile din zona de siguranta sa colaboreze pentru combaterea coruptiei. Trebuie refacute legile SRI si SIE". HotNews (in Romanian).
- ^ Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu, biography, InfoPortal.ro. Retrieved on February 7, 2012.
- ^ "Romanian foreign minister resigns after dispute with premier on Iraq workers", Associated Press (International Herald Tribune), February 2, 2007.
- ^ "Romanian foreign minister confirms he will step down over Iraq workers dispute", Associated Press (International Herald Tribune), February 4, 2007.
- ^ "Romanian FM submits resignation to PM", Xinhua (People's Daily Online), February 6, 2007.
- ^ "Romanian FM to be on duty till successor is sworn in", Xinhua (People's Daily Online), February 6, 2007.
- ^ "President signs decree on ForMin resignation, fails to name replacement", HotNews.ro, March 13, 2007.
- Antena 3, December 5, 2007.
- ^ Romanian President Traian Basescu named Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu as new PM, Taiwan News, February 7, 2012. Retrieved on February 12, 2012
- ^ Romania's president bets on Putin plan, Reuters news agency, Bucharest, 20 February, 2012.Retrieved: 24 July 2012.
- ^ Romania profile, BBC News, 11 July 2012.Retrieved: 24 July 2012.
- ^ Cosmin Ruscior (2012-02-06). "Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu, șeful diplomației, șeful spionilor, șeful Guvernului". Radio France Internationale (in Romanian).
External links
- Mihai-Razvan Ungureanu: "Viata mea este o inlantuire de intalniri fericite
- Cum au ÎNSTRĂINAT Traian Băsescu și Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu TEZAURUL României rușilor
- Rusia a vrut să returneze tezaurul României, însă România a refuzat. Cine va plăti pentru asta?