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Valdis Dombrovskis
Valdis Dombrovskis is a Latvian politician serving as European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and Commissioner for Implementation and Simplification. He previously served as Executive Vice President of the European Commission for An Economy that Works for People (2019-2024), European Commissioner for Trade (2020-2024). European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services a…
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science · Latvian politician (born 1971) · politician · economist · physicist · head of government · also Valdis Dombrovskis, Dombrovskis
Born 5 August 1971 · Q57630
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Pleased to take part in today’s General Affairs Council, with constructive discussions on @Ireland2026eu's policy priorities, advancing the #simplification agenda, and progressing the 'One Europe, One Market' roadmap. Read my remarks ➡️ link.europa.eu/BnXV7R #GAC
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2026· 12 entries
“Pleased to take part in today’s General Affairs Council, with constructive discussions on @Ireland2026eu's policy priorities, advancing the #simplification agenda, and progressing the 'One Europe, One Market' roadmap. Read my remarks ➡️ link.europa.eu/BnXV7R #GAC”
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“Today marks the start of trilogue negotiations on the #DigitalEuro. Europe needs a common currency fit for the digital age – while protecting the use of cash. @eu-economy-finance.ec.europa.eu stands ready to support @europarl.europa.eu and @consilium.europa.eu in reaching an ambitious agreement.”
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“Productive exchanges at today's #ECOFIN on: 📈 The economic outlook amid latest global developments 🇺🇦 Supporting Ukraine ⏳ Implementing the #RRF as we near the finish line My remarks ➡️ link.europa.eu/mVmjQg”
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“Świetna rozmowa z ministrem finansów 🇵🇱 @andrzej-domanski.bsky.social podczas #URC26. Dziękuję za organizację tego ważnego wydarzenia! Rozmawialiśmy o kolejnych krokach na rzecz mobilizacji wsparcia finansowego dla 🇺🇦 oraz postępach we wdrażaniu reform – leżących zarówno w interesie UE, jak i Polski.”
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“Tiekoties ar 🇱🇻 Latvijas Ministru prezidentu Andri Kulbergu Ukrainas atjaunošanas konferencē #URC26, pārrunājām turpmāko atbalstu Ukrainai. ✅️ Šodien 🇺🇦 no Eiropas Komisijas saņem €3,2 miljardus. Apspriedām arī darāmo Latvijā un ES, lai stiprinātu drošību Eiropā un tās Austrumu pierobežā.”
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“At this year’s Ukraine Recovery Conference #URC26, @ec.europa.eu proves once again that our support for 🇺🇦 is concrete and steadfast. ✅️We are disbursing the first €3.2 billion instalment of the Ukraine Support Loan after the country completed various conditions, notably to mobilise domestic revenue.”
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“Heading to 🇵🇱 Gdańsk for Ukraine Recovery Conference #URC26, the 9th #URC edition 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇦 The EU has stood firmly by Ukraine over the years, and will continue to do so – with further financial support, progress in accession talks, closer defence cooperation, and sanctions against the aggressor Russia.”
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“Today, the @ec.europa.eu presents two new Omnibus #simplification packages. 📋 On taxation: less red tape for taxpayers. ⚡ On energy products: simpler rules for suppliers and dealers. Together: €3.4 billion in annual administrative savings across 🇪🇺 My statement ➡️ link.europa.eu/T9jJp3”
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“Thank you to Minister of Finance Makis Keravnos and the @cy2026eu.bsky.social team at the end of the last #ECOFIN under the 🇨🇾 Council Presidency for their hard work in advancing important files, including the 🇺🇦 Support Loan, RRF implementation, CBAM, and the Savings and Investments Union. Ευχαριστώ!”
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“As Russia's war of aggression in 🇺🇦 is increasingly also felt in the EU's Eastern Member States via hybrid attacks, disinformation campaigns and drone incursions, today we propose a strong package of further 🇪🇺 financial, energy and trade #sanctions, and other measures. Now we need swift adoption.”
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CNBC: Valdis Dombrovskis: We expect an economic slowdown in the EU
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2025· 3 entries
American Enterprise Institute: The Transatlantic Partnership in a Changing World: A Conversation with Valdis Dombrovskis
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The New York Times: Valdis Dombrovskis
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delfi: Valdis Dombrovskis: Mazāk birokrātijas – vairāk investīciju, darbavietu un izaugsmes (13)
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2023· 1 entry
American Enterprise Institute: Transatlantic Trade and Cooperation in Times of Global Turmoil: A Conversation with Valdis Dombrovskis
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2020· 1 entry
Career landmark: European Commissioner for Trade (2020).
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2019· 2 entries
Career landmark: European Commissioner for Economic Affairs (2019).
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Career landmark: vice-president of the European Commission (2019).
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2018· 1 entry
Donated 1,500 euros, awarding 3 one-time Valdis Dombrovskis Excellence Scholarships to Bachelor of Science students of the University of Latvia
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2016· 1 entry
Career landmark: European Commissioner for Internal Market (2016–2020).
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2014· 2 entries
Career landmark: Member of the European Parliament (2014–2014).
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Career landmark: deputy of Saeima (2014–2014).
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2013· 1 entry
Awarded Commander First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland (2013).
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2012· 1 entry
Awarded Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana, 1st Class (2012).
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2011· 2 entries
Published “Randomized Comparison of Final Kissing Balloon Dilatation Versus No Final Kissing Balloon Dilatation in Patients With Coronary Bifurcation Lesions Treated With Main Vessel Stenting” in Circulation — cited 271 times.
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Career landmark: deputy of Saeima (2011–2011).
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2010· 1 entry
Career landmark: deputy of Saeima (2010–2010).
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2009· 1 entry
Career landmark: Prime Minister of Latvia (2009–2014).
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2004· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the European Parliament (2004–2009).
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2002· 2 entries
Career landmark: Minister of Finance (2002–2004).
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Dombrovskis became a board member of the New Era Party
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1995· 2 entries
Studied at Riga Technical University (1989–1995).
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And a master's degree in physics from the University of Latvia in 1996
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1971· 1 entry
Born 1971-08-05.
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