Monica Iacob Ridzi facts for kids
Monica Maria Iacob Ridzi was born on June 30, 1977, in Petroșani, Romania. She is a Romanian politician who has held important roles in her country's government and in the European Parliament. She was once in charge of the youth section of the Democratic Liberal Party. From 2008, she served as a representative in the Chamber of Deputies of Romania, which is like a part of Romania's parliament. She was also a member of the Boc government and worked as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) from 2007 to 2008.
Monica Ridzi's Political Journey
Monica Ridzi started her journey as a politician by becoming a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) on January 1, 2007. This happened when Romania officially joined the European Union. As an MEP, she worked with other members of the Democratic Liberal Party and was part of a larger group called the European People's Party–European Democrats. This group brings together politicians from different countries in Europe who share similar ideas.
Leading the Youth Ministry
On December 22, 2008, Monica Ridzi was given a big responsibility. She was chosen to lead the new Ministry of Youth and Sport in the government led by Prime Minister Emil Boc. This ministry is very important because it helps organize activities and support for young people and sports in Romania.
However, she resigned from her position on July 14, 2009. This happened after a special group in the parliament looked into questions about how money was spent by the Ministry during events like Youth Day festivities. She stepped down to allow for a full investigation into the spending.
External Links
- (Former) MEP Profile
- European Parliament official photo: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/mepphoto/33987.jpg
