Vladimir Filat (born 6 May 1969), commonly referred to as Vlad Filat (pronounced [vlad fiˈlat]), is a Moldovan businessman and politician. He was the founder of Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova. He was the Prime Minister of Moldova from 25 September 2009 to 25 April 2013. He also was appointed as the Interim President of Moldova in 2010.[1]
Quick facts His Excellency Vladimir Filat, Member of the Moldovan Parliament ...
Vladimir Filat |
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In office
30 November 2014 – 15 December 2016 |
In office
6 March 2005 – 25 September 2009 |
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In office
25 September 2009 – 25 April 2013 |
| President | Mihai Ghimpu (Acting)
Marian Lupu (Acting)
Nicolae Timofti |
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| Preceded by | Zinaida Greceanîi |
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| Succeeded by | Iurie Leancă |
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Interim |
In office
28 December 2010 – 30 December 2010 |
| Preceded by | Mihai Ghimpu (Acting) |
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| Succeeded by | Marian Lupu (Acting) |
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In office
12 March 1999 – 21 December 1999 |
| President | Petru Lucinschi |
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| Prime Minister | Ion Sturza |
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| Born | (1969-05-06) 6 May 1969 (age 56)
Lăpușna, Soviet Union
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| Citizenship | Moldova
Romania |
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| Political party | Democratic Party (1997–2007)
Liberal Democratic Party (2007–2016) |
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Other political
affiliations | Alliance for Democracy and Reforms (1998–1999)
Alliance for European Integration (2009–present) |
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| Spouse(s) | Sanda Filat (Divorced 2012)
Angela Gonța (2014–2016) |
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| Children | Luca
Iustina
Ekaterina |
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| Alma mater | Cooperation College
University of Iași |
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Filat was released from jail in December 2019, 6 years earlier than his initial sentence.[2]
