Theodor Stolojan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Theodor Stolojan
Stolojan in 2013.
Prime Minister of Romania
In office 1 October 1991 – 19 November 1992
President	Ion Iliescu
Preceded by	Petre Roman
Succeeded by	Nicolae Văcăroiu
Member of the European Parliament for Romania
In office 10 December 2007 – 1 July 2019
Minister of Public Finance
In office 28 June 1990 – 30 April 1991
Prime Minister	Petre Roman
Preceded by	Ion Pățan
Succeeded by	Eugen Dijmărescu
Leader of the National Liberal Party
In office 24 August 2002 – 2 October 2004
Preceded by	Valeriu Stoica
Succeeded by	Călin Popescu-Tăriceanu
Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party
In office 31 March 2007 – 15 December 2007
Succeeded by	Emil Boc (merged into the Democratic Liberal Party)
Personal details
Born	(1943-10-24) 24 October 1943 (age 81) Târgoviște, Romania
Political party	National Liberal Party (2000–2006; 2014–present) European People's Party (2007–present)
Other political affiliations	Romanian Communist Party (before 1989) National Salvation Front (1989–1993) Independent (1993–2000) Liberal Democratic Party (2006–2007) Democratic Liberal Party (2007–2014)
Spouse	Elena Stolojan
Alma mater	Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies (ASE)
Profession	Economist
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Theodor Dumitru Stolojan was born on October 24, 1943. He is a Romanian politician and an expert in economics. He served as the Prime Minister of Romania from September 1991 to November 1992. Stolojan has also led several political parties, including the National Liberal Party (PNL) and the Liberal Democratic Party (PLD). Later, he helped create the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL). He was also a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Romania for many years. From 2002 to 2012, he was a professor at the Transilvania University of Brașov.

Theodor Stolojan: A Romanian Leader

Early Career and Government Work

Before the Romanian Revolution in 1989, Theodor Stolojan worked in important government roles. He was part of the Committee for State Planning, which helped decide how the country's economy would grow.

From 1972 to 1989, he worked at the Ministry of Finances. This ministry manages the country's money, like taxes and spending. He started as an economist, then became a chief of state budget accounting. Later, he was a deputy director in the department that handled foreign money and international financial deals.

Becoming Prime Minister

In September 1991, Theodor Stolojan became the Prime Minister of Romania. He held this important position until November 1992. During his time as prime minister, his government started a plan to improve the economy. This plan included limiting wages and allowing prices to be set more freely.

After his term as prime minister ended, he worked for the World Bank. The World Bank is an international organization that helps countries with their economic development.

Back in Politics: Running for President

In 2000, Stolojan returned to politics and joined the National Liberal Party (PNL). He ran for president of Romania in the November 2000 elections. He finished in third place in that election.

In August 2002, he was chosen to be the president, or leader, of the PNL party. In 2003, his party teamed up with the Democratic Party, led by Traian Băsescu. They formed an alliance called "D.A. - Dreptate şi Adevăr," which means "Justice and Truth." In February 2004, Stolojan was chosen as the alliance's candidate for the presidential election that year.

However, on October 2, 2004, Stolojan decided to step down from leading the PNL and also withdrew from the presidential race. He said he had serious health problems. After Traian Băsescu became president in December 2004, Stolojan became one of his senior advisors.

New Parties and European Parliament

In October 2006, Stolojan was no longer a member of the PNL party. In December, he started a new party called the Liberal Democrats (PLD). He was elected as its president in March 2007.

In January 2008, the PLD party joined with the Democratic Party to form a new party called the Democratic Liberal Party (PDL). Stolojan became a member of this new party.

The PDL won the most seats in the 2008 elections. On December 10, 2008, President Traian Băsescu chose Stolojan to be the next prime minister. But just five days later, Stolojan decided not to take the job. He said he wanted a younger person to lead. Emil Boc was then chosen instead.

Stolojan also served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for Romania from 2007 to 2019. In this role, he represented Romania in the European Union's parliament.

Personal Life

Theodor Stolojan is married to Elena Stolojan. They have two children: a son named Vlad Stolojan and a daughter named Ada Palea.

Election Results

Here are the results from the presidential election Theodor Stolojan participated in:

See also

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