About
Laimdota Straujuma is a Latvian economist and politician. She served as the Prime Minister of Latvia from January 2014 to February 2016, becoming the first woman to hold that position in the country. Prior to becoming Prime Minister, she served as the Minister of Agriculture from 2011 to 2014. Straujuma is known for her expertise in economics and her commitment to European integration.
Career Timeline
State Secretary Role
Gains experience in Latvian public administration.
Minister of Agriculture
Enters Latvian politics.
Prime Minister of Latvia
Becomes the first female Prime Minister of Latvia.
Resigns as Prime Minister
Ends her term as Prime Minister due to political factors.
Returns to Saeima
Continues political career.
End of Saeima Mandate
Concludes tenure in Parliament.
Retired Politician
Continues to observe Latvian politics from a retired state.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026