Andrius kubilius biography
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Date of birth
8 December 1956
Place of birth
Vilnius, Lithuania
Education
1981–1984
Postgraduate studies, Vilnius State University (currently Vilnius University)
1974–1979
Diploma of Physicist, Faculty of Physics, Vilnius State University
1963–1974
Vilnius Secondary School No 22 (currently Vilnius Engineering Lyceum)
Work experience
2008–2012
Prime Minister
1999–2000
Prime Minister
1984–1990
Laboratory Assistant, Engineer, Research Fellow, Faculty of Physics, Vilnius State University
Political career
Member, Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrats
2012–2016
Member of the 11th Seimas
Leader of the Opposition
Chair, Homeland Union – Lithuanian Christian Democrat Political Group
Member, Board of the Seimas
Member, Conference of Chairs
Member, Committee on Economics (2012–2013)
Member, Committee on Budget and Finance (2013–2016)
Member,
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Andrius Kubilius
Lithuanian politician
Andrius Kubilius (Lithuanian pronunciation:[ˈɐnʲdʲrʲʊskʊˈbɪlʲʊs]; born 8 December 1956) is a Lithuanian politician who is currently serving as the European Commissioner for Defence Industry and Space in the Second von der Leyen Commission. He previously served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2019 to 2024 and as Prime Minister of Lithuania from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012.[1] He was the leader of the conservative political party Homeland Union from 2003 to 2015, which he continues to be a member of.
Early life and education
[edit]Kubilius was born in Vilnius. After graduation from the 22nd secondary school in Vilnius, Kubilius was accepted to Vilnius University and studied in the Faculty of Physics until 1979. He continued his academic career and postgraduate studies at Vilnius University from 1981 to 1984.[2]
Career in Lithuanian politics
[edit]Early career
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Andrius Kubilius
Andrius Kubilius (born 8 December 1956) is a Lithuanian politician. He has been a Member of the europeisk Parliament (MEP) since 2019. He was Prime Minister of Lithuania twice: from 1999 to 2000 and from 2008 to 2012. He led the conservative Homeland Union party.
Early life
[change | change source]Kubilius was born in Vilnius. He studied physics at Vilnius University and completed postgraduate studies there from 1981 to 1984.[1]
Political career
[change | change source]Kubilius joined the pro-independence Sąjūdis movement during Lithuania's break from the Soviet Union. After Lithuania became independent, he was elected to the Seimas (parliament) in 1992. He served as Deputy Speaker from 1996 to 1999.[source?]
Kubilius first became Prime Minister of Lithuania in 1999 after Rolandas Paksas resigned. He served until 2000. In 2008, he became Prime Minister igen after his party won the elections. His government introduced unpopular