# Mikuláš Dzurinda

_Former prime minister of Slovakia_

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> Mikuláš Dzurinda is a Slovak politician who was the prime minister of Slovakia from 30 October 1998 to 4 July 2006. Dzurinda is the founder and leader of the Slovak Democratic Coalition (SDK) and then the Slovak Democratic and Christian Union (SDKÚ–DS). From 2002 to 2006, his party formed a coalition government with the Christian Democratic Movement (KDH), the Alliance of the New Citizen (ANO), and the Party of the Hungarian Coalition (SMK–MKP).

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 4 February 1955 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212765#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Spišský Štvrtok ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212765#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Slovakia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212765#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; economist; diplomat; engineer ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212765#P106))
- **Political party:** Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party (since 2000); Slovak Democratic Coalition (1998–2002); Christian Democratic Movement (1990–2000) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212765#P102))
- **Education:** University of Žilina ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212765#P69))
- **Official website:** vlada.gov.sk/dzurinda_en ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212765#P856))
- **Positions held:** Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (25 June 2012 – 19 June 2016); Minister of Foreign Affairs (8 July 2010 – 4 April 2012); Prime Minister of Slovakia (30 October 1998 – 4 July 2006); President of Slovakia (30 October 1998 – 15 June 1999); Member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212765#P39))
- **Awards:** Grand Order of Queen Jelena; Prize for European Regional Integration; Gratitude Medal ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212765#P166))

## Questions

**When was Mikuláš Dzurinda born?**  
Mikuláš Dzurinda was born on 4 February 1955 in Spišský Štvrtok.

**What positions has Mikuláš Dzurinda held?**  
Positions held by Mikuláš Dzurinda include: Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (2012–2016); Minister of Foreign Affairs (2010–2012); Prime Minister of Slovakia (1998–2006); President of Slovakia (1998–1999); Member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic.

**Where did Mikuláš Dzurinda study?**  
Mikuláš Dzurinda was educated at University of Žilina.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Mikuláš Dzurinda](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mikul%C3%A1%C5%A1_Dzurinda) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q212765](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q212765) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: EPP Political Assembly, 09-10 March, Helsinki (52736313344) (cropped).jpg by European People's Party (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:EPP_Political_Assembly,_09-10_March,_Helsinki_(52736313344)_(cropped).jpg)

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"Mikuláš Dzurinda". DigiNepal. Last updated 2 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/mikulas-dzurinda. Retrieved 6 November 2026.