Māris Kučinskis
Profile
Māris Kučinskis is a Latvian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Latvia from 2016 to 2019. Born in 1961, he began his political career as the Mayor of Valmiera before entering the Saeima in 2002. Throughout his career, he has held various ministerial positions, including Minister of Environment and Regional Development, and has served as a long-standing member of parliament. Known for his focus on regional development and national security, he continues to be an active figure in Latvian politics, having chaired the National Security Committee following his tenure as Prime Minister.
Details
- Born
- 1961-11-28 · 64 years old
- Birth place
- Limbaži district, Latvia
- Education
- Valmiera Secondary School No. 4, Latvian State University
- Career
- Economist, chief accountant at a fire prevention equipment plant, director of Apgāds Ltd, adviser to the Association of Greater Latvian Cities