Valdis Dombrovskis
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Valdis Dombrovskis is a Latvian politician, economist, and physicist born on August 5, 1971, in Riga. [1][2][3][4][5] He served as Prime Minister of Latvia from 2009 to 2014. [6][7] He also served as a Member of the European Parliament in 2014, and as deputy of Saeima in 2010 and again in 2011. [6][7] His education includes studies at the University of Latvia, Riga Technical University, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and the University of Maryland. [1] Among his awards are the Order of the Three Stars (2nd Class), Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (1st class), Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise (2nd class), and Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (1st Class). [8][9][10]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Ārija Dombrovska[8]
- Country of citizenship: Latvia[9]
- Ethnic group: Poles[10]
- Position held: deputy of Saeima[11], European Commissioner for Economic Affairs[12], European Commissioner for Economy[13]
- Employer: University of Latvia[14]
- Educated at: University of Latvia[15], Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[16], University of Maryland[17]
- Award received: Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[18], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[20], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[21], Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Unity[24]
- Commons category: Valdis Dombrovskis[25]
- Family name: Dombrovskis[26]
- Given name: Valdis[27]
- Official website: http://valdisdombrovskis.lv[28]
- Topic's main category: Category:Valdis Dombrovskis[29]
- Work location: Strasbourg[30], Brussels[31], Riga[32]
- Described by source: Lentapedia[33]
- Participant in: World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2013[34], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2015[35], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017[36], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2020[37], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2023[38], IMF 2019 Annual Meetings[39], World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latvian[41], Russian[42], English[43]
- Name in native language: Valdis Dombrovskis[44]
- Affiliation string: Euro and Social Dialogue, Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, European Commission[45], Executive Vice-President of the European Commission[46]
- Social media followers: 93,705[47]
Why It Matters
Valdis Dombrovskis has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Valdis Dombrovskis born?
Valdis Dombrovskis's place of birth was Riga[2].
Who was Valdis Dombrovskis married to?
Valdis Dombrovskis's spouses include Ārija Dombrovska[8].
What did Valdis Dombrovskis do for work?
Valdis Dombrovskis worked as a politician[3], economist[4], physicist[5], and head of government[6].
Where did Valdis Dombrovskis go to school?
Valdis Dombrovskis was educated at University of Latvia[15], Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[16], and University of Maryland[17].
What awards did Valdis Dombrovskis receive?
Honors received include Order of the Three Stars, 2nd Class[18], Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 1st class[20], and Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[21].