Gaidis Bērziņš
| Gaidis Bērziņš | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Gaidis Bērziņš in 2010 | |
| Minister for Justice of Latvia | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 25 October 2011 | |
| Prime Minister | Valdis Dombrovskis |
| Preceded by | Aigars Štokenbergs |
| Succeeded by | Jānis Bordāns |
| In office 7 November 2006 – 12 March 2009 | |
| Prime Minister | Aigars Kalvītis (2006–07) Ivars Godmanis (2007–09) |
| Preceded by | Guntars Grīnvalds |
| Succeeded by | Mareks Segliņš |
| Co-chairman of the National Alliance | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 23 July 2011 Serving with Raivis Dzintars | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 October 1970 Riga, Latvian SSR |
| Nationality |  Latvian |
| Political party | National Alliance |
| Other political affiliations |
For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK (until 2011) |
| Spouse(s) | Denēza Bērziņa |
| Alma mater | University of Latvia |
| Profession | Jurist |
Gaidis Bērziņš (born 20 October 1970 in Riga) is a Latvian politician, lawyer, and university lecturer in law.[1] He is former Minister for Justice of Latvia and co-chair of the National Alliance, along with Raivis Dzintars.
After the 2006 election, he was appointed the Minister for Justice, taking the office on 7 November 2006 and holding it until 12 March 2009. Bērziņš was elected to the 2010 election as one of two For Fatherland and Freedom/LNNK representatives on the joint National Alliance list that the party shared with All For Latvia!. When the National Alliance became a unitary party, Bērziņš became co-chair, along with Raivis Dzintars.
The 2011 election saw the National Alliance gain six seats, after which the party formed a centre-right coalition with Zatlers' Reform Party, and Unity. Bērziņš was appointed Minister for Justice once again. He took office on the 25 October 2011.
Footnotes
- ↑ Straumanis, Andris (25 October 2011). "Saeima confirms new government". Latvians Online. Retrieved 29 October 2011.