Valdis Dombrovskis
Valdis Dombrovskis | |
|---|---|
Minister of Finance | |
| In office 7 November 2002 – 9 March 2004 | |
| Prime Minister | Einars Repše |
| Preceded by | Gundars Bērziņš |
| Succeeded by | Oskars Spurdziņš |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 August 1971 Unity (2011–present) |
| Other political affiliations | European People's Party |
| Spouse | Ārija Dombrovska |
| Alma mater | University of Latvia Riga Technical University University of Maryland, College Park |
Valdis Dombrovskis (Latvian pronunciation:
Dombrovskis served as
Education and science career
Born in Riga to a family with Polish roots (the original Polish surname is Dąbrowski), Dombrovskis earned a bachelor's degree in economics for engineers from Riga Technical University in 1995 and a master's degree in physics from the University of Latvia in 1996.[6] He worked as a laboratory assistant at the Institute of Physics of the University of Mainz in Mainz, Germany, from 1995 to 1996, as an assistant at the University of Latvia's Institute of Solid-State Physics in 1997, and as a PhD student at the A. James Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park for electrical engineering in 1998.[6]
Political career
Career in national politics
In 2002, Dombrovskis became a board member of the
Member of the European Parliament, 2004–2009
As
Dombrovskis was also one of six Members of the European Parliament participating in the European Union's observer mission in Togo for the October 2007 Togolese parliamentary election.[9]
Prime Minister of Latvia, 2009–2014
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On 26 February 2009, following the resignation of Ivars Godmanis, President Valdis Zatlers nominated Dombrovskis to succeed Godmanis as prime minister.[3] It was believed that his government would consist of three of the four previously governing parties (all but Godmanis' LPP/LC), his own New Era Party, and a smaller right-wing party (the Civic Union); the government was approved on 12 March 2009.[10]
Dombrovskis resigned as prime minister on 27 November 2013 following the Zolitūde shopping centre roof collapse in which 54 people were killed. He announced that a new government is needed with strong support in the parliament after the tragedy, considering all related circumstances. His spokesman said that "the government takes political responsibility for the tragedy".[11] He denied the president had urged him to step down, stating that he had considered the decision for days and that the country needs government with strong support in parliament in the moment of crisis.[12]
Member of the European Commission, 2014–present
In February 2014, Dombrovskis officially lodged his application to be the candidate of the centre-right
Dombrovskis served as
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Supporter of the University of Latvia Foundation
Dombrovskis is a supporter of the University of Latvia Foundation. In 2018, he donated 1,500 euros, awarding 3 one-time Valdis Dombrovskis Excellence Scholarships to Bachelor of Science students of the University of Latvia.[21]
Other activities
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Governors (since 2019)[22]
Personal life
He is married to Ārija Dombrovska. The two have no children. Dombrovskis plays basketball and goes skiing in his freetime.[23]
See also
- First Dombrovskis cabinet
- Second Dombrovskis cabinet
- Third Dombrovskis cabinet
- Capital Markets Union
References
- ^ "Valdis Dombrovskis". European Commission. 20 November 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ "History". Finanšu Ministrija.
- ^ a b "Dombrovskis chosen as Latvian PM". BBC News. 26 February 2009. Retrieved 26 February 2009.
- ^ Rankin, Jennifer (25 June 2016). "UK's European commissioner quits in wake of Brexit vote". the Guardian. Retrieved 4 September 2018.
- ^ "Mairead McGuinness named as Ireland's European commissioner, given 'important financial portfolio'". The Irish Times. 8 September 2020.
- ^ a b Dombrovskis, Valdis (2014). "Curriculum Vitae" (PDF). European Parliament.
- ISBN 9781349586356.
- ISBN 9781438774817.
- ^ "Arrivée à Lomé des députés européens", Republicoftogo.com, 11 October 2007 (in French). Archived 17 June 2009 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Supermarket Tragedy Leads To Resignation Of Latvian Leader". www.wbur.org. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ Latvian government falls over Riga supermarket disaster, BBC News, 27 November 2013.
- ^ "Dombrovskis uzņemas atbildību par traģēdiju Zolitūdē - krīt valdība" (in Latvian). delfi.lv. 27 November 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ Dombrovskis seeks EPP nomination for Commission presidency European Voice, 19 February 2014.
- ^ Dave Keating (6 March 2014), Dombrovskis withdraws from EPP candidate race European Voice.
- ^ Andrew Gardner (5 June 2014), Dombrovskis gets Latvia's nod European Voice.
- ^ Jim Brunsden (30 June 2016), Brexit gives Valdis Dombrovskis big sway over banks Financial Times.
- ^ Council of the EU and Ministerial meetings European People's Party (EPP).
- ^ Bjarke Smith-Meyer (11 June 2019), Latvia to send Dombrovskis back to Commission Politico Europe.
- ^ Bjarke Smith-Meyer (20 June 2019), Dombrovskis gives up MEP seat to remain commissioner Politico Europe.
- ^ "EU Eyes May In-Person Meeting of U.S. Technology Council". Bloomberg.com. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 4 September 2022.
- ^ "Valdis Dombrovskis". www.fonds.lv.
- ^ Board of Governors European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
- ^ Voice, European (1 April 2009). "Valdis Dombrovskis – The young pretender". POLITICO.
External links
Media related to Valdis Dombrovskis at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- The Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia
- Dombrovskis Commissioner page
