Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia

Valdis Dombrovkis was appointed as Prime Minister of the Republic of Latvia in March 2009, now serving his second term in the office. During his political career he served as Minister of Finance (2002-2004), Advisor to the Minister of Economics (2004-2006), MP of the European Parliament, Head of the Latvian delegation in ETP-ED group (2004-2009), and Minister for Children, Family and Integration Affairs (2009). Prior to joining politics in 2002, he occupied various positions at the Bank of Latvia (1998-2002). He is also a member of the Board for the political party “Unity”.

Valdis Dombrovskis was born on 5 August 1971 in Riga, Latvia. He graduated from the University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics, (1993), and Riga Technical University, Faculty of Engineering and Economics  (1995). In 1996, he accomplished his Master studies at the University of Latvia, Faculty of Physics and Mathematics. He also holds Professional Master’s degree in customs and tax administration from the Riga Technical University.