Darius Vâlcov

Darius Vâlcov (born March 25, 1977) is a Romanian politician who served as Minister of Finance, Mayor of Slatina and Senator.

Personal life

Darius Vâlcov is married to fellow politician Lavinia Șandru.

Political activity

He was elected Mayor of Slatina twice (in 2004 and 2008) on the behalf of the Democratic-Liberal Party. In 2012, he resigned from the party and joined the Social Democratic Party, being elected a Senator.

Between August and December 2014 he was the Budget Minister in the Third Ponta Cabinet,[1] while from December 2014 to March 2015, he was the Minister of Finance in the Fourth Ponta Cabinet.

Vâlcov resigned on March 15, 2015 following the corruption investigation of the National Anticorruption Directorate.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Noul ministru delegat pentru Buget, Darius Valcov, a depus juramantul", hotnews.ro August 28, 2014
  2. ↑ "Victor Ponta: Ministrul Finanțelor mi-a înaintat demisia", Agerpress, March 15, 2015