Born September 17, 1957, Valmiera, Latvia. Latvian citizen. Married, three children.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
2004 – 2009
European Commissioner for Energy
2004
Head of Cabinet of Commissioner Kalniete
The first Latvian Commissioner Kalniete is working with Commissioner Fischler in the area of agriculture and fisheries.
2003 – 2004
Deputy Secretary of State, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia
Responsible for Latvia’s relations with the European Union.
1998 – 2003
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the European Union
1995 – 1997
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Latvia to the Republic of Estonia
1994 – 1995
Minister of Finance of Latvia
1993 – 1994
Member of Parliament of Latvia, Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee
1990 – 1993
Minister of Education of Latvia
1988 – 1990
Desk officer, Head of Department, Ministry of Education of Latvia
1980 – 1988
Teacher, Headmaster, Secondary School No1, Valmiera
LANGUAGES
Latvian: mother tongue
English, German, French and Russian: thorough knowledge
Estonian: basic knowledge
EDUCATION
Graduate in Physics from the University of Latvia, 17 June 1980