Egils Levits
Latvian judge, jurist and politician
Egils Levits (born 30 June 1955) is a Latvian lawyer, political scientist and judge. He was the 10th President of Latvia from July 8, 2019 to July 8, 2023.[1] He was a Member of the European Court of Justice from 2004 until his election as Latvian President in 2019.[2]
Egils Levits | |
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10th President of Latvia | |
In office 8 July 2019 – 8 July 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Arturs Krišjānis Kariņš |
Preceded by | Raimonds Vējonis |
Succeeded by | Edgars Rinkēvičs |
Judge of the European Court of Justice | |
In office 2004–2019 | |
Minister for Justice of Latvia | |
In office 3 August 1993 – 19 September 1994 | |
President | Guntis Ulmanis |
Prime Minister | Valdis Birkavs |
Preceded by | Viktors Skudra |
Succeeded by | Romāns Apsītis |
Personal details | |
Born | Riga, Soviet Union (now Latvia) | June 30, 1955
Nationality | Latvian |
Political party | Independent Latvian Way (1993–1994) |
Spouse(s) | Andra Levite |
Residence | Riga Castle |
Alma mater | University of Hamburg |
Occupation | Law |
References
change- ↑ 13. Saeimas balsojums par Egilu Levitu.
- ↑ "Izraudzīti Latvijas tiesneši Eiropas Kopienu tiesā" (in Latvian). Latvijas Vēstnesis. Retrieved 3 June 2015.