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Filat in 2023

8th Prime Minister of Moldova
In office 25 September 2009 – 25 April 2013
President	Mihai Ghimpu (acting) Himself (acting) Marian Lupu (acting) Nicolae Timofti
Deputy	See list Iurie Leancă Valeriu Lazăr Victor Osipov Ion Negrei Eugen Carpov Mihai Moldovanu
Preceded by	Vitalie Pîrlog (acting)
Succeeded by	Iurie Leancă
Acting President of Moldova
In office 28 December 2010 – 30 December 2010
Prime Minister	Himself
Preceded by	Mihai Ghimpu (acting)
Succeeded by	Marian Lupu (acting)
President of the Liberal Democratic Party
Incumbent
Assumed office 2 July 2023
Preceded by	Iulian David (acting)
In office 16 August 2020 – 29 April 2021
Preceded by	Tudor Deliu
Succeeded by	Iulian David (acting)
In office 8 December 2007 – 27 May 2016
Succeeded by	Viorel Cibotaru
Minister of State
In office 12 March 1999 – 21 December 1999
President	Petru Lucinschi
Prime Minister	Ion Sturza
Preceded by	Nicolae Cernomaz
Succeeded by	Victor Bodiu (2009)
Member of the Moldovan Parliament
In office 9 December 2014 – 15 December 2016
Succeeded by	Simion Grișciuc
Parliamentary group	Liberal Democratic Party
In office 24 December 2010 – 14 February 2011
Succeeded by	Elena Frumosu
Parliamentary group	Liberal Democratic Party
In office 17 March 2005 – 25 September 2009
Succeeded by	Ivan Ionaș
Parliamentary group	Democratic Moldova Electoral Bloc Democratic Party Liberal Democratic Party

Personal details
Born	Vladimir Filat (1969-05-06) 6 May 1969 (age 56) Lăpușna, Moldavian SSR, Soviet Union (now Moldova)
Citizenship	Moldova Romania
Political party	Democratic Party (1997–2007) Liberal Democratic Party (2007–2016), (2020–present)
Other political affiliations	Alliance for Democracy and Reforms (1998–1999) Alliance for European Integration (2009–present)
Spouses	Sanda Filat (Divorced 2012) Angela Gonța (2014–2016)
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Iași

Vladimir Filat (born May 6, 1969), often called Vlad Filat, is a businessman and politician from Moldova. He founded the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova. He served as the Prime Minister of Moldova from September 25, 2009, to April 25, 2013. He also briefly held the role of acting president of Moldova in 2010.

Early Life and Education
- University Studies and Student Leadership
- Starting a Business Career
Beginning in Politics
- Government Roles and Parliament
- Leading a New Party
Moldovan Parliamentary Elections in 2009
Alliance for European Integration
Serving as Prime Minister
- Changes in Government Leadership
Personal Life
Honors and Awards
Images for kids
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Early Life and Education

Vlad Filat was born on May 6, 1969, in Lăpușna, a village in what was then the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic. He grew up with his two sisters, Ala and Valentina, and his brother, Ion.

In 1986, he finished high school in his hometown. After high school, he worked at the school radio station. From 1987 to 1989, he completed his military service in the Soviet Army.

University Studies and Student Leadership

From 1989 to 1990, Vlad studied at the Cooperation College in Chișinău. He then went on to study law at the University of Iași from 1990 to 1994.

During his time as a student, he was a leader of the "League of students from Bessarabia in Romania." This group was made up of Moldovan students studying in Romania.

Starting a Business Career

After finishing his studies, Vlad Filat started and managed several businesses in Romania. From 1994 to 1997, he was the general director of "RoMold Trading SRL" in Iași. He also served as the president of the Administrative Council for the "Dosoftei" company in Iași from 1997 to 1998.

Beginning in Politics

Vlad Filat became a member of the Democratic Party of Moldova (PDM) in 1997, the year the party was created. He returned to Moldova in 1998. He was appointed as the general director of the Department of Privatization and State Property Administration within the Ministry of Economy and Reform.

Government Roles and Parliament

From March 12, 1999, to November 12, 1999, he served as a State minister in the Ion Sturza government. In 2000, Filat was elected as the vice-president of the Democratic Party.

In the 2005 parliamentary election, he was elected as a member of the Moldovan Parliament. He was also a member of the EU-Moldova Parliamentary Cooperation Committee.

Leading a New Party

In 2007, Vlad Filat ran for Mayor of Chișinău in the local elections. He received 8.32% of the votes. Soon after, in September 2007, he left the Democratic Party after ten years. Since December 2007, Filat has been the president of the Liberal Democratic Party of Moldova.

Moldovan Parliamentary Elections in 2009

In the April 2009 parliamentary election, Vlad Filat's party won 15 seats in parliament. In the July 2009 parliamentary election, the PLDM became the second-largest party in Moldova, winning 18 seats. It was also the leading party within the Alliance For European Integration (AIE).

Alliance for European Integration

After the July 2009 parliamentary election, Vlad Filat, along with Mihai Ghimpu, Marian Lupu, and Serafim Urechean, signed the agreement to form the Alliance For European Integration (AIE) on August 8, 2009. By the end of August 2009, he was chosen as the Alliance's candidate for the position of Prime Minister of Moldova.

Serving as Prime Minister

On September 17, 2009, the Constitutional Court of Moldova confirmed that Mihai Ghimpu could act as president. This allowed him to nominate a prime minister. On the same day, Ghimpu officially nominated Vlad Filat for the role. The parliament also approved a new government structure.

On September 25, 2009, the Alliance for European Integration approved the new government led by Prime Minister Vladimir Filat.

Changes in Government Leadership

On March 8, 2013, Filat's government faced a vote of no confidence in parliament. Despite this, President Nicolae Timofti stated that government members should continue their duties until a new government was formed.

On April 10, 2013, the President nominated Vlad Filat again to form a new government. However, on April 22, 2013, the Constitutional Court ruled that this nomination was not allowed. The court stated that a prime minister removed by a vote of no confidence should not continue in that role. The president then appointed Iurie Leancă as acting prime minister on April 25, 2013.

Personal Life

Vlad Filat divorced Sanda Filat, a psychologist, in August 2012. They have two children together.

In January 2014, Vlad Filat married Angela Gonța, a former TV presenter. In June 2014, Vlad Filat and Angela Gonța welcomed their daughter.

Honors and Awards

Moldova – Order of the Republic (December 2013)
Romania – Grand Cross of the National Order of Faithful Service (November 25, 2014)
Georgia – Order of Excellence (November 2013)