Alenka Bratušek facts for kids
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Alenka Bratušek
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Bratušek in 2023
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| Minister of Infrastructure | |
| Assumed office 24 January 2023 |
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| Prime Minister | Robert Golob |
| Preceded by | Bojan Kumer |
| In office 13 September 2018 – 13 March 2020 |
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| Prime Minister | Marjan Šarec |
| Preceded by | Peter Gašperšič |
| Succeeded by | Jernej Vrtovec |
| Prime Minister of Slovenia | |
| In office 20 March 2013 – 18 September 2014 |
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| President | Borut Pahor |
| Preceded by | Janez Janša |
| Succeeded by | Miro Cerar |
| Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia | |
| In office 13 September 2018 – 13 March 2020 Serving with Miro Cerar, Karl Erjavec, Andrej Bertoncelj, & Jernej Pikalo
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| Prime Minister | Marjan Šarec |
| Preceded by | Karl Erjavec Dejan Židan Boris Koprivnikar |
| Succeeded by | Zdravko Počivalšek Matej Tonin Aleksandra Pivec |
| Leader of Positive Slovenia | |
| In office 17 January 2013 – 25 April 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Zoran Janković |
| Succeeded by | Zoran Janković |
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| Born | 31 March 1970 Celje, SR Slovenia, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) |
| Political party | Freedom Movement (2022–present) |
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Liberal Democracy (before 2008) Zares (2008–2010) Hermina Krt's List (2010–2011) Positive Slovenia (2011–2014) Party of Alenka Bratušek (2014–2022) |
| Residences | Kranj, Slovenia |
| Alma mater | University of Ljubljana |
Alenka Bratušek (born 31 March 1970) is an important Slovenian politician. She made history by becoming the first woman to be the Prime Minister of Slovenia. She served in this top role from March 2013 to May 2014.
Bratušek also held the position of Minister of Infrastructure. She first served from 2018 to 2020 and returned to this role in 2023.
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Alenka Bratušek's Early Life and Education
Alenka Bratušek was born in Celje, a city in Slovenia. She went to the University of Ljubljana for her studies. She earned a master's degree in management from the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Before she became a politician, Bratušek worked in finance. For six years, she was in charge of the government's budget at the Ministry of Finance.
Alenka Bratušek's Political Journey
Bratušek began her political career in 2006. She was elected to the city council in Kranj. Later, in 2011, she was elected to the Slovenian Parliament. There, she led the committee that checks how the government spends money.
Becoming Prime Minister of Slovenia
In January 2013, Alenka Bratušek became the leader of the Positive Slovenia party. This happened after the previous leader stepped down. Soon after, the government at the time lost support.
On 27 February 2013, Bratušek was chosen to form a new government for Slovenia. She officially became the Prime Minister on 20 March 2013. She was the first woman to hold this high office in Slovenia.
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During her time as Prime Minister, Bratušek worked to help Slovenia avoid needing a financial bailout. Her government won a vote of confidence in November 2013, showing they had enough support to continue.
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In April 2014, Bratušek lost the leadership of her party. Because of this, she announced her resignation as Prime Minister. She officially stepped down on 5 May 2014. This made her the first Slovenian Prime Minister to resign from office.
Forming a New Political Party
After resigning, Alenka Bratušek decided to form her own political party. On 31 May 2014, she created the Alliance of Alenka Bratušek (ZaAB). In the election that followed in July, her new party won four seats in the National Assembly. Bratušek herself won one of these seats.
European Commission Nomination
Towards the end of her time as Prime Minister, Bratušek was put forward as a candidate for a high position in the European Commission. This is an important group that helps run the European Union. However, her nomination was not approved in October 2014.
Alenka Bratušek's Family Life
Alenka Bratušek lives in Kranj with her partner. She has a son and a daughter. Her son, Oskar Cvjetičanin, is a footballer. He plays for the academy team of Southampton F.C..
See also
In Spanish: Alenka Bratušek para niños
