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Eduard HegerPrime Minister of Slovakia since 30 March 2021
Date of Birth: 03.03.1976
Country:  Slovakia |
Content:
- Eduard Heger: Slovakia's Prime Minister
- Early Career
- Christian Involvement
- Political Career
- Finance Minister and Acting Health Minister
- Prime Ministership
- Fall of the Government
- Personal Life
Eduard Heger: Slovakia's Prime Minister
Birth and EducationEduard Heger was born on May 3, 1976, in Bratislava, Slovakia (then part of Czechoslovakia). He graduated with an engineering degree from the University of Economics in Bratislava, majoring in Commerce, Trade, and Marketing.
Early Career
After graduating, Heger worked in various roles, including as an assistant director at Intercomp Imex and a restaurant manager at Kohútik. He also gained experience in the financial sector as a sales manager for the European Investment Bank and as a junior consultant for Cubic Applications Inc.
Christian Involvement
At the age of 23, following the sudden death of his father, Heger turned to Christianity. He became actively involved in Christian organizations, representing Slovakia in the European Network of Christian Communities (ENC) and serving on its executive committee.
Political Career
Early Political EngagementsIn 2016, Heger was elected to the National Council of Slovakia and later headed its parliamentary group.
Finance Minister and Acting Health Minister
After the 2020 parliamentary elections, he was appointed Minister of Finance in the government of Igor Matovič. In March 2021, he temporarily assumed the role of acting Minister of Health following the resignation of Marek Krajčí.
Prime Ministership
On March 30, 2021, President Zuzana Čaputová appointed Heger to form a new government, which was subsequently approved on April 1.
Fall of the Government
On December 15, 2022, the Slovak parliament passed a no-confidence motion against Heger's government. As a result, Heger is expected to leave office.
