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Emil Boc
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Boc in 2011
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| Prime Minister of Romania | |
| In office 22 December 2008 – 6 February 2012 |
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| President | Traian Băsescu |
| Deputy | Dan Nica (2008–2009) Béla Markó (2009–2012) |
| Preceded by | Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu |
| Succeeded by | Cătălin Predoiu (Acting) Mihai Răzvan Ungureanu |
| Mayor of Cluj-Napoca | |
| Assumed office 12 July 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Radu Moisin (interim) |
| In office July 2004 – 22 December 2008 |
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| Preceded by | Gheorghe Funar |
| Succeeded by | Sorin Apostu |
| Member of the Chamber of Deputies | |
| In office December 2000 – 1 July 2004 |
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| Constituency | Cluj County |
| Minister of Education, Research and Innovation | |
| Acting 2 October 2009 – 23 December 2009 |
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| Prime Minister | Himself |
| Preceded by | Ecaterina Andronescu |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Funeriu |
| Leader of the Democratic Liberal Party | |
| In office 15 December 2007 – 30 June 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Himself (as leader of the Democratic Party) Theodor Stolojan (as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party) |
| Succeeded by | Vasile Blaga |
| Leader of the Democratic Party | |
| In office 20 December 2004 – 15 December 2007 |
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| Preceded by | Traian Băsescu |
| Succeeded by | Himself (party merged with the Liberal Democratic Party into the Democratic Liberal Party) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 September 1966 Răchițele, Cluj County, Romania (now Mărgău) |
| Political party | National Liberal Party (2014–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
Democratic Party (2000–2007) Democratic Liberal Party (2007–2014) |
| Spouse |
Oana Boc
(m. 1994) |
| Children | 2 |
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Emil Boc (born 6 September 1966) is a Romanian politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Romania from 2008 to 2012. He is also the current mayor of Cluj-Napoca, which is a large city in Transylvania. He was first elected mayor in 2004. From 2004 to 2012, Emil Boc was the leader of the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL). This party supported him when he became Prime Minister.
In October 2009, his government lost a special vote in the Parliament. This meant his government could no longer lead. He continued to serve as the head of a temporary government. Later, in December 2009, President Traian Băsescu asked him to form a new government. The Parliament then approved his new government.
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About Emil Boc's Life
Emil Boc was born in a village called Răchițele in Cluj County. His parents are Ioan and Ana Boc. He has three older brothers named Ioan, Gheorghe, and Traian, and one sister named Dorina. Emil Boc is married to Oana, who works as a university lecturer. They got married in July 1994 and have two daughters, Cezara and Patricia.
Emil Boc's Political Journey
Emil Boc started his political journey before 1989. In 2003, he became a leader in the Democratic Party (PD). Traian Băsescu, who later became president, suggested him for this role. His job was to make sure the Democratic Party had its own clear goals.
Mayor of Cluj-Napoca
Emil Boc became the mayor of Cluj-Napoca after winning the election in 2004. He ran against Gheorghe Funar, who had been mayor for twelve years. In that election, Emil Boc won the first round against Funar. He then won the final round against Ioan Rus.
In the 2008 election, Emil Boc won by a large amount, getting 76.2% of the votes. This meant he didn't need a second round of voting. He ran for mayor again in 2012 and won that election too. He has continued to serve as mayor since then.
Prime Minister of Romania
After the 2008 elections, two parties, the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD), formed a government together. President Traian Băsescu first suggested Theodor Stolojan as Prime Minister. But when Stolojan stepped down, Emil Boc was chosen on 15 December. The Parliament approved him as Prime Minister on 22 December 2008.
Emil Boc's government lost a special vote in Parliament on 13 October 2009. This happened after his government coalition broke apart. He served as a temporary Prime Minister for a while. After the presidential elections, President Traian Băsescu won again and supported Emil Boc. So, Emil Boc was able to become Prime Minister once more.
On 6 February 2012, Emil Boc stepped down from his position as Prime Minister. This happened during a time when many people were protesting in Romania.
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Boc's signature
See Also
- First Boc Cabinet
- Second Boc Cabinet
