Romania's 59th Prime Minister, a lawyer-turned-politician who served from 2000 to 2004, known for his role in the country's post-communist transition and EU integration efforts.
Adrian Nstase is a Romanian jurist, academic, and former politician who served as the Prime Minister of Romania from December 2000 to December 2004. He is known for his efforts towards Euro-Atlantic integration and the stabilization and modernization of the Romanian economy, earning him recognition as one of the most efficient Romanian post-communist Prime Ministers.
Adrian Nstase was born on June 22, 1950, in Bucharest, Romania, to a family that originated from Hanul de Pmnt village, Trteti commune, Dmbovia County. His father, Marian Nstase, was an officer of the Royal Romanian Army, and his mother is named Elena. He has a sister, Dana Barb ne Nstase.
Nstase finished high school at Nicolae Blcescu High School (now Saint Sava National College) and then graduated from the University of Bucharest, receiving degrees from both the Department of Law and the Department of Sociology.
Nstase worked as a professor, judge, and president of several organizations involved with law and international relations before entering politics. He served as the President of the Chamber of Deputies from December 21, 2004, until March 15, 2006, when he resigned due to corruption charges.
In 2004, he ran for the presidential election as the Social Democratic Party (PSD) candidate but was defeated by Traian Bsescu, the center-right Justice and Truth Alliance (DA) candidate.
Nstase was sentenced to two years in prison in July 2012 and attempted suicide before beginning his term in the penitentiary. He was released in March 2013 but was sentenced to four years in another case in January 2014. He was released again in August 2014.
Despite the corruption scandals, Nstase is still regarded by many as the best and most efficient Romanian post-communist Prime Minister, praising his efforts towards Euro-Atlantic integration and the stabilization and modernization of the Romanian economy.
Nstase's presidency was marked by significant reforms, including the privatization of state-owned companies, the implementation of a flat tax, and the improvement of Romania's relationship with the European Union and NATO.
His leadership also saw an increase in foreign investment, economic growth, and a reduction in inflation. However, his presidency was also marred by corruption scandals and allegations of cronyism.
On July 31, 1985, Nstase married Dana Miculescu, and they have no children together.
Despite the controversies surrounding his political career, Adrian Nstase remains a significant figure in Romanian politics, remembered for his efforts towards modernization and integration with the European Union.
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