ABOUT

Born in Riga. Professor of economics (2003), Doctor of economics (1992), University of Latvia. President, Latvian Economic Development Forum (since 1998). University of Latvia: professor. Member, Editorial Board ”Parliament Magazine” (since 2005). Chairman; Helcom (2002-2004). Member; Latvian Parliament, Chairman; Foreign Affairs Committee (2002-2004). Member, Vice-chairman; Riga City Council (2001-2002). Adviser to the President of Latvia (1999-2000). Minister of the Environment of Latvia (1998-1999). Chairman; Regional Development Council (1997-1999). Member; Latvia-Russia Intergovernmental Commission (1998-1999). Adviser to the Prime Minister of Latvia (1997-1998). Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Economy (1996-1997). Orden of the President of Ukraine "For Merits" (2008). MEP since 2004.

Vice-Chair
DLAT Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly

Member
INTA Committee on International Trade
IMCO Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

Substitute
ITRE Committee on Industry, Research and Energy
HOUS Special Committee on the Housing Crisis in the European Union
D-MX Delegation to the EU-Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee
D-US Delegation for relations with the United States
DASE Delegation for relations with the countries of Southeast Asia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)