Ludovic Orban (Romanian pronunciation: [ˈludovik ˈorban]; born 25 May 1963) is a Romanian engineer and politician. He was the 68th Prime Minister of Romania from 4 November 2019 until 7 December 2020.[1] He became leader of the National Liberal Party (PNL) in June 2017.
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In office 4 November 2019 – 7 December 2020 |
President | Klaus Iohannis |
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Deputy | Raluca Turcan |
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Preceded by | Viorica Dăncilă |
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Succeeded by | Nicolae Ciucă (Acting) |
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In office 22 December 2020 – 13 October 2021 |
President | Klaus Iohannis |
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Preceded by | Marcel Ciolacu |
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Succeeded by | Florin Roman (Acting) |
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In office 17 June 2017 – 25 September 2021 |
Preceded by | Raluca Turcan (Acting) |
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Succeeded by | Florin Cîțu |
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In office 5 April 2007 – 22 December 2008 |
Prime Minister | Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu |
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Preceded by | Radu Berceanu |
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Succeeded by | Radu Berceanu |
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Assumed office 20 December 2020 |
Constituency | Bucharest |
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In office 15 December 2008 – 19 December 2016 |
Constituency | Bucharest |
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In office July 2004 – 5 April 2007 |
Mayors | Traian Băsescu Adriean Videanu |
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In office 23 February 1992 – 16 June 1996 |
Mayor | Constantin Tutunaru |
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Born | (1963-05-25) May 25, 1963 (age 62) Brașov, Romania |
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Political party | Right's Force (FD) (2021-present) |
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Other political affiliations | National Liberal Party (PNL) (1998-2021) |
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Spouse(s) | Mihaela Orban |
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Children | 1 |
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Education | Transilvania University of Brașov (UNITBV) National University of Political Studies and Public Administration (SNSPA) |
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Orban was Minister of Transport from April 2007 to December 2008 in the second Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu cabinet. He was also a member of the Romanian Chamber of Deputies for Bucharest from 2008 to 2016.