Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš

Latvian politician

Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš (born 13 December 1964) is an American-born Latvian linguist, businessman, and politician.[1] He was Minister of Economics and Member of the European Parliament. He is the 14th Prime Minister of Latvia from January 2019 to September 2023.

Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš
14th Prime Minister of Latvia
In office
23 January 2019 – 15 September 2023
PresidentRaimonds Vējonis
Egils Levits
Edgars Rinkēvičs
Preceded byMāris Kučinskis
Succeeded byEvika Siliņa
Member of the European Parliament for Latvia
In office
14 July 2009 – 23 January 2019
Minister for Economics of Latvia
In office
2 December 2004 – 7 April 2006
Prime MinisterAigars Kalvītis
Preceded byJuris Lujāns
Succeeded byAigars Štokenbergs
Personal details
Born (1964-12-13) 13 December 1964 (age 59)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
CitizenshipLatvian, American
NationalityLatvian
Political partyNew Era Party (2002–2011)
Unity (2011–present)
Spouse(s)Anda Kariņa
Alma materUniversity of Pennsylvania
ProfessionLinguist
Websitewww.karins.lv

References

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  1. "MEP profile: Arturs Krišjānis KARIŅŠ". European Parliament. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 5 April 2010.

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