Andrius Kubilius
Andrius Kubilius | |
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| Prime Minister of Lithuania | |
| Assumed office 9 December 2008 | |
| President | Valdas Adamkus |
| Preceded by | Gediminas Kirkilas |
| In office 3 November 1999 – 9 November 2000 | |
| President | Valdas Adamkus |
| Preceded by | Irena Degutienė (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Rolandas Paksas |
| Chairman of the Homeland Union | |
| Assumed office 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Vytautas Landsbergis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 December 1956 Vilnius, Lithuanian SSR, USSR |
| Political party | Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats |
| Spouse | Rasa Kubilienė |
| Children | 2 sons |
Andrius Kubilius (born December 8 1956, Vilnius) is the current Prime Minister of Lithuania. Andrius Kubilius already served as the Prime Minister back in 1999.[1] He is the leader of the conservative political party Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats.
Biography
After graduation from the 22nd secondary school in Vilnius, Kubilius was accepted to the Vilnius University and studied in the Faculty of Physics until 1979. He continued his academic career and postgraduate studies at the Vilnius University from 1981 to 1984.
Kubilius became the member of the pro-independence Sąjūdis movement. He later became the Executive Secretary of the Sąjūdis Council. Soon after the re-establishment of Lithuania's independence Kubilius was elected to the Seimas (parliament). Since then Kubilius has been an active figure in Lithuanian politics. He became a member of the Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats in 1993.[1]
Kubilius led Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats Party into elections held on October 28, 2008. Conservatives defeated the Social Democrats, making Kubilius the main candidate for the Prime Minister. On November 27, 2008 Kubilius was officially appointed as the Prime Minister of Lithuania. He received 89 votes in favour, 27 against, and 16 members of the Seimas abstained.[2]
Kubilius can speak Lithuanian, Russian and English languages.
Family
His wife Rasa Kubilienė is a violinist in the Lithuanian National Symphonic Orchestra; the couple have two sons.
References
- ^ a b LR Vyriausioji rinkimų komisija. Lietuvos Respublikos Seimo rinkimai. Retrieved on 2008-11-24
- ^ Lietuvos rytas A.Kubilius į premjerus - užtikrinta persvara Retrieved on 2008-11-27
External links
- Andrius Kubilius in the official website of Seimas
- Personal Blog of Andrius Kubilius
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