Lawrence Gonzi
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| Lawrence Gonzi | |
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| In office 2004 – present |
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| Preceded by | Eddie Fenech Adami |
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| Born | July 1, 1953 Pietà, Malta |
| Political party | Nationalist Party |
| Spouse | Catherine Callus |
| Children | David, Mikela, and Paul |
| Religion | Roman Catholicism |
| Website | www.pn.org.mt |
Lawrence Gonzi (born July 1, 1953) is the Prime Minister and finance minister of Malta. He is also the leader of the governing Partit Nazzjonalista. He became prime minister on March 23, 2004, following the resignation of Eddie Fenech Adami.
[edit] Family
Gonzi is the son of Luigi Gonzi [1] and Ines Galea and grandnephew of Mgr. Michael Gonzi, the former Archbishop of Malta. Gonzi is married to the former Catherine Callus and they have three children: David, Mikela and Paul.
[edit] Political life
In 1987, Lawrence Gonzi contested the general elections unsuccessfully with the Nationalist party. He was appointed Speaker of the House in 1988, and in 1992 he was reappointed with a unanimous vote. Gonzi contested the general elections again in 1996 and this time he was successful. As an opposition MP he served as Shadow Minister for social policy, secretary of the nationalist parliamentary group, party whip and later general secretary of the party.
In 1998 he was returned and appointed minister for social policy. In May 1999 he successfully contested the post of Deputy Leader of the party and was appointed deputy prime minister and leader of the house.
Gonzi was again successful in 2003 and, following the resignation of Eddie Fenech Adami as Prime Minister and party leader, Gonzi won the leadership contest held in February 2004. He was appointed Prime Minister shortly afterwards. He has also assumed responsibility over the Ministry of Finance.
- [2] – Lawrence Gonzi youtube clip.
| Preceded by Eddie Fenech Adami |
Prime Minister of Malta 2004 – present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Guido de Marco |
Deputy Prime Minister of Malta 1999–2004 |
Succeeded by Tonio Borg |
| Preceded by Jimmy Farrugia |
Speaker of the House of Representatives of Malta 1988–1996 |
Succeeded by Myriam Spiteri Debono |
| Preceded by John Dalli |
Minister of Finance 2004 – present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Eddie Fenech Adami |
Leader of the Nationalist Party 2004 – present |
Incumbent |
| Preceded by Guido de Marco |
Deputy Leader of the Nationalist Party (Malta) 1999–2004 |
Succeeded by Tonio Borg |
| Preceded by Austin Gatt |
General Secretary of the Nationalist Party (Malta) 1998–1999 |
Succeeded by Joe Saliba |
| Prime Ministers of Malta |  |
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| Joseph Howard • Francesco Buhagiar • Ugo Pasquale Mifsud • Gerald Strickland • Ugo Pasquale Mifsud • office abolished • Paul Boffa • Enrico Mizzi • Giorgio Borg Olivier • Dom Mintoff • office abolished • Giorgio Borg Olivier • Dom Mintoff • Carmelo Mifsud Bonnici • Eddie Fenech Adami • Alfred Sant • Eddie Fenech Adami • Lawrence Gonzi |
