Florin Roman | |
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Minister of Digitalization | |
In office 25 November 2021 –15 December 2021 | |
Preceded by | Barna Tánczos (Acting) |
Succeeded by | Marcel Boloș |
Acting President of the Chamber of Deputies | |
In office 18 October 2021 –2 November 2021 | |
Preceded by | Ludovic Orban |
Succeeded by | Sorin Grindeanu (Acting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Alba Iulia,Alba County,Romania | April 22,1974
Political party | National Liberal Party (since 2014) |
Other political affiliations | Democratic Liberal Party (before 2014) [1] [2] |
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