When was Ivica Račan born?

Ivica Račan was born on 24 February 1944 in Ebersbach-Neugersdorf.

What positions has Ivica Račan held?

Positions held by Ivica Račan include: Prime Minister of Croatia (2000–2003); Special Guest of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1992–1995); Secretary of the League of Communists of Croatia (1989–1990).

Where did Ivica Račan study?

Ivica Račan was educated at Faculty of Law of the University of Zagreb.

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Ivica Račan

7th Prime Minister of Croatia (1944–2007)

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Ivica Račan (pronounced [îʋit͡sa rât͡ʃan]; 24 February 1944 – 29 April 2007) was a Croatian politician who served as Prime Minister of Croatia from 2000 to 2003, heading two centre-left coalition governments.

Quick facts

Born: 24 February 1944 wd
Place of birth: Ebersbach-Neugersdorf wd
Died: 29 April 2007 wd
Place of death: Zagreb wd
Citizenship: Croatia wd
Occupation: politician, jurist wd
Political party: Social Democratic Party of Croatia wd
Education: Faculty of Law of the University of Zagreb wd

Positions held wd

Prime Minister of Croatia (27 January 2000 – 23 December 2003)
Special Guest of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (30 September 1992 – 30 January 1995)
Secretary of the League of Communists of Croatia (1989–1990)

About

Račan became the first prime minister of Croatia not to be a member of the Croatian Democratic Union, namely the opposition coalition headed by his Social Democratic Party won the 2000 parliamentary election and came to power for the first time since independence. He was the leader of the party, the successor of the League of Communists of Croatia, from 1990 to 2007.

Before becoming prime minister, Račan served in the capacity of Leader of the Opposition on two occasions: firstly, from the first multi-party elections in May 1990 until the formation of a national unity government under Franjo Gregurić in July 1991; and secondly, from his defeat in the 2003 general election by Ivo Sanader until his death on 29 April 2007.

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When was Ivica Račan born?: Ivica Račan was born on 24 February 1944 in Ebersbach-Neugersdorf.
What positions has Ivica Račan held?: Positions held by Ivica Račan include: Prime Minister of Croatia (2000–2003); Special Guest of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (1992–1995); Secretary of the League of Communists of Croatia (1989–1990).
Where did Ivica Račan study?: Ivica Račan was educated at Faculty of Law of the University of Zagreb.

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