Jekaterina Rojaka | |
|---|---|
Rojaka in 2022 | |
| Member of the Seimas | |
| Assumed office 16 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Aurelijus Veryga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 June 1978 |
| Political party | Union of Democrats "For Lithuania" |
Jekaterina Rojaka (born 29 June 1978) is a Lithuanian economist and politician serving as a member of the Seimas since 2024. [1] From 2019 to 2020,she served as a deputy minister of economy and innovation. [2]
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