Artis Kampars | |
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Minister for Economics of Latvia | |
In office 12 March 2009 – 25 October 2011 |
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Prime Minister | Valdis Dombrovskis |
Preceded by | Kaspars Gerhards |
Succeeded by | Daniels Pavļuts |
Personal details | |
Born |
Tukums, Latvian SSR |
3 May 1967
Nationality | Latvian |
Political party | Unity (2011—) |
Other political affiliations |
New Era Party (2002-2011) |
Spouse(s) | Ilva Kampere |
Alma mater | Riga Technical University |
Profession | Businessman |
Artis Kampars (born May 3, 1967 in Tukums) is a Latvian politician and businessman. He served as the Minister for Economics of Latvia. Kampars is a member of Unity.
Kampars became a member of eighth Saeima in 2002, was reelected four years later, but lost his mandate when he became a Minister in 2009. He served as the Minister for Economics of Latvia under the first two governments led by Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis.