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Emil Boc
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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) |
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| 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
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| Children | 2 |
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Emil Boc (born 6 September 1966) is an important Romanian politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Romania from December 2008 to February 2012. He is also the current mayor of Cluj-Napoca, which is a large city in Transylvania. He was first elected mayor in July 2004.
Emil Boc was also the leader of the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL). This party supported him when he became Prime Minister in 2008. His government faced a challenge in October 2009. The Parliament voted against his government, which meant it had to step down. He continued to lead a temporary government until a new one was formed. In December 2009, he was asked to form a new government again, and Parliament approved it.
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About Emil Boc
Emil Boc was born in a village called Răchițele, in Cluj County. His parents are Ioan and Ana Boc. He has three older brothers and one sister. Emil Boc is married to Oana, who is a university teacher. They got married in July 1994 and have two daughters named Cezara and Patricia.
Emil Boc's Political Journey
Emil Boc started his political career in 2003. He became a leader in the Democratic Party (PD). His main job was to make sure his party had a clear identity. This helped people tell it apart from other political parties.
Becoming Mayor of Cluj-Napoca
Emil Boc first became the mayor of Cluj-Napoca in 2004. He won the election against Gheorghe Funar, who had been mayor for twelve years. In that election, Emil Boc won in a second round of voting.
He was re-elected as mayor in 2008 with a very high percentage of votes. This meant he did not need a second round of voting that year.
Leading Romania as Prime Minister
After the elections in 2008, two parties, the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL) and the Social Democratic Party (PSD), decided to work together. The President of Romania, Traian Băsescu, chose Emil Boc to be the Prime Minister. Parliament approved him on 22 December 2008.
His government faced a difficult time in October 2009. The Parliament voted that they no longer had confidence in his government. This happened after his ruling group broke apart. Emil Boc continued as a temporary Prime Minister until a new government could take over. After new presidential elections, Emil Boc was again chosen to be Prime Minister.
However, on 6 February 2012, Emil Boc resigned from his position. This happened during a time of public protests in Romania.
Returning as Mayor of Cluj-Napoca
In 2012, Emil Boc was once again elected as the mayor of Cluj-Napoca. He has continued to serve as mayor, winning re-election in 2016, 2020, and 2024.
See also
In Spanish: Emil Boc para niños
- First Boc Cabinet
- Second Boc Cabinet
