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Gavril Dejeu
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Prime Minister of Romania
Acting
In office
30 March 1998 – 17 April 1998
President Emil Constantinescu
Preceded by Victor Ciorbea
Succeeded by Radu Vasile
Minister of the Interior
In office
12 December 1996 – 21 January 1999
Prime Minister Victor Ciorbea
Radu Vasile
Preceded by Doru Ioan Tărăcilă
Succeeded by Constantin Dudu Ionescu
Personal details
Born (1932-09-11) 11 September 1932 (age 92)
Poieni, Cluj County Romania
Political party Christian Democratic National Peasants' Party (1989–present)
Other political
affiliations
National Peasants' Party (Before 1989)
Spouse Elena Dejeu
Alma mater Babeș-Bolyai University (UBB)
Profession Lawyer

Gavril Dejeu, born on September 11, 1932, is a Romanian politician. He served as the Minister of Interior in Romania. He also held the important role of acting Prime Minister of Romania for a short time in 1998.

Early Life and Education

Gavril Dejeu was born in a place called Poieni, in Cluj County, Romania. He went to Babeș-Bolyai University. There, he studied and earned a degree in Law.

Joining Politics

After finishing his studies, Gavril Dejeu became involved in politics. He joined the Christian Democratic National Peasants' Party (PNȚCD) in 1989. This was right after the Romanian Revolution. The revolution was a big event that changed Romania's government.

From 1992 to 2000, Dejeu was a member of the Chamber of Deputies. This is like one of the main law-making groups in Romania's government.

Important Roles in Government

Gavril Dejeu held two very important jobs in the Romanian government.

Minister of Interior

From December 1996 to January 1999, Gavril Dejeu was the Minister of Interior. This job is about keeping the country safe. The Minister of Interior is in charge of things like the police force and public safety.

Acting Prime Minister

In 1998, Gavril Dejeu became the acting Prime Minister of Romania. An "acting" Prime Minister is someone who takes on the role temporarily. They lead the government for a short period until a new Prime Minister is officially chosen. Dejeu served in this role from March 30 to April 17, 1998.

Personal Life

Gavril Dejeu is married to Elena Dejeu. They have one daughter together, whose name is Flavia Vlad.

Giving Up His Pension

Gavril Dejeu is known for a special decision he made. He is one of the few former politicians in Romania who chose to give up his special pension. A special pension is extra money paid to people who held high government jobs after they retire. By giving it up, he showed a unique example.

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