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Lawrence Gonzi
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'''Lawrence Gonzi''' (born
July 1,
1953) is the
Prime Minister of Malta and Finance Minister of
Malta. He is the leader of the
Partit Nazzjonalista, the Christian Democratic Party. He became prime minister on
March 23,
2004, following the resignation of
Eddie Fenech Adami.
Gonzi first contested the 1987 elections unsuccessfully with the
Partit Nazzjonalista. He was appointed Speaker of the House in 1988 and in 1992 was re-appointed with a unanimous vote. Gonzi contested the general elections again in 1996 and this time he was successful. As an Opposition MP he served as Shadow Minister for Social Policy, Secretary of the Nationalist Parliamentary Group, Party Whip and later General Secretary of the Party.
In 1998 he was returned and appointed Minister for Social Policy. In May 1999 he successfully contested the post of Deputy Leader of the Party and was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the House. Gonzi was again successful in 2003 and, following the resignation of
Eddie Fenech Adami as Prime Minister and party leader, Gonzi won the leadership contest held in February 2004. He was appointed Prime Minister shortly afterwards. He has also assumed responsibility of the Ministry of Finance.
Dr Lawrence Gonzi is married to Catherine née Callus and they have three children, David, Mikela and Paul.
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