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Valdis Dombrovskis

VP

European Commission

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VP

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European Commission

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Latvia

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European Commission

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What makes Valdis Dombrovskis a Global Shaker?

Valdis Dombrovskis is the former Prime Minister of Latvia and currently working for the EU as VP for the Euro and Social Dialogue. Leading efforts to deepen economic and monetary union across the EU.

He is one of the leading lights in Europe pushing for EU wide Fintech licences to encourage development of the industry away from London, the US and Asia.

He is also one of the most important figures for the City of London in Brexit as he helps to shape the future of the financial services relationship between Britain and the EU.

Though nicknamed the “teddy bear” he has presided over tough economic policies in Latvia and is seen as an economic conservative.

Last updated: April 20, 2018