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Richard Raši

Richard Raši (born 2 April 1971) is a Slovak physician and politician who served as Slovakia's Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Information.[1] A member of the Voice – Social Democracy (Slovak: Hlas – sociálna demokracia) political party, Raši previously served as Mayor of the city of Košice. He also served from 3 June 2008 until 8 June 2010 as Minister of Health in the First cabinet of Robert Fico.[2]

Richard Raši
Raši in 2018
Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Information
In office
22 March 2018 – 21 March 2020
Prime MinisterPeter Pellegrini
Preceded byPeter Pellegrini
Succeeded byVeronika Remišová
Mayor of Košice
In office
21 December 2010 – 26 March 2018
Preceded byFrantišek Knapík
Succeeded byMartin Petruško (Acting)
Minister of Health in Slovakia
In office
3 June 2008 – 8 June 2010
Prime MinisterRobert Fico
Preceded byIvan Valentovič
Succeeded byIvan Uhliarik
Member of the National Council of the Slovak Republic
Assumed office
8 June 2010
Personal details
Born (1971-04-02) 2 April 1971 (age 52)
Košice, Czechoslovakia
Political partyVoice – Social Democracy (2020–)
Direction – Social Democracy (2007–2020)
Children3
Alma materUniversity of Pavol Jozef Šafárik

Early life and education edit

Born 2 April 1971 in Kosice, Raši studied medicine at the Medical faculty at the University of Pavol Jozef Šafárik from 1989, receiving his medical degree in 1995. After specializing as a trauma surgeon he received his master's degree in the field of public health at the Slovak Medical University in 2004, six years later he received his PhD degree in the same field at Technical University of Košice.

Career edit

Immediately after graduation, he started work as a trauma surgeon intern at the University Hospital of L. Pasteur in Kosice. By 2004, he had been promoted to Vice-director of that hospitals clinic of traumatology. From 2007 he worked as the head of the Bratislava Faculty Hospital, until 2008, when he was appointed Minister of Health.[3] In between the years, Rasi spent several mFromonths on internships abroad, working in the United States, Sweden and Switzerland among others.[4]

Minister of Health edit

Raši was appointed as Minister of Health on 3 June 2008, by president Ivan Gasparovic. This happened the same day as his predecessor Ivan Valentovič resigned. Valentovič had long been under severe pressure to resign over his handling of the controversial health insurance reform as well as the general state of the Slovak health system. His relationship with the president had been strained, and in the end, it was speculated that the prime minister Robert Fico had in fact fired him, although this was denied by Fico.[4]

After Raši assumed the post, he inherited a department under heavy public scrutiny, and was criticized for his lack of political experience. Opposition MP Viliam Novotny from the Slovak Democratic and Christian Union – Democratic Party called him a "puppet in the hands of Fico and Paska", referring to prime minister Fico, and the speaker of parliament Pavol Paska, both senior figures within the Smer-SD party.[4][5]

During Raši's two-year tenure as minister he set out on continuing his predecessors attempt to reform the country's health insurance sector.[6] He also launched a campaign of aggressive legislation aimed at improving the public health. One example being increasing taxes on products with high amounts of sugar, or otherwise unhealthy products.[7]

Member of Parliament edit

While serving as government minister of health, he also stood as Smer-SD's candidate for a parliamentary seat in the 2010 Slovak parliamentary election from his native district of Kosice. In a fortunate turn of events, he ended up gaining the seat, although losing the ministers post due to Smer-SD losing the election.[8] He was reelected to a full four-year term in the 2012 Slovak parliamentary election.

Mayor of Košice edit

In September 2009, it was announced that Smer-SD would place Raši on the party's ticket for the upcoming mayoral election in Kosice. This was despite the fact that they in April had confirmed that another politician, Ladislav Lazar would be the party's choice.[9] However, the increasingly popular Raši had since eclipsed Lazar. Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed his choice of Raši saying that "We are looking for strong candidates that can win elections, therefore we are giving people from the executive branch a chance".[10]

In what was to be the closest election in Kosice in over 20 years, Raši eventually won with 36% of the vote, 4 percent ahead of the runner-up, incumbent mayor František Knapík who received 32%. The turnout however, was surprisingly low, at 33%.[11]

He resigned as Mayor on 26 March 2018 after being appointed Deputy Prime Minister. He was succeeded by Deputy Mayor Martin Petruško in an acting capacity.[12]

Deputy Prime Minister edit

Raši was appointed Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Information upon the ascension of Peter Pellegrini to the office of Prime Minister in March 2018.[13] He was approved, along with the rest of the new Cabinet, by the National Council on 26 March 2018.[14]

Personal life edit

Raši lives in Košice with his wife and three daughters. He enjoys hiking as well as sports.

References edit

  1. ^ Government of Slovakia. "Members of the Government". Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "MUDr. Richard Raši, PhD., MPH". Kosice.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 20 August 2013.
  3. ^ "Novym riaditelom je Richard Rasi". sme.sk (in Slovak). 8 March 2007. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  4. ^ a b c SITA (3 June 2008). "Valentoviča nahradil Richard Raši" (in Slovak). Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  5. ^ SITA (3 June 2008). "Novotný: Nový minister je len bábkou". sme.sk. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  6. ^ "Rasi: Pacienti nemaju v ambulanciach pripade platit". sme.sk (in Slovak). 1 April 2009. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  7. ^ "Raši chce diskusiu o zdravom jedle". sme.sk (in Slovak). 12 December 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  8. ^ Vilikovska, Zuzana. "Ivan Uhliarik". slovakspectator.sk. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  9. ^ "Kandidatom smeru je oficialny primator Rasi". sme.sk (in Slovak). Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  10. ^ TASR. "Smer má kandidáta na primátora Košíc". hnonline.sk. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  11. ^ "Smer slávi, primátorom je Raši". sme-sk (in Slovak). 11 November 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2013.
  12. ^ City of Košice. "Primátor mesta Košice" (in Slovak). Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  13. ^ Aktuality. "Richard Raši: Paškov tieň konečne v prvej lige" (in Slovak). Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  14. ^ The Sun Daily. "Slovakia MPs okay cabinet despite calls for snap polls". Retrieved March 30, 2018.
Political offices
Preceded by
Ivan Valentovič
Minister of Health of Slovakia
2008–2010
Succeeded by
Preceded by Mayor of Košice
2010–2018
Succeeded by
Martin Petruško
Acting
Preceded by Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Information
2018–2020
Succeeded by

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Richard Rasi born 2 April 1971 is a Slovak physician and politician who served as Slovakia s Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Information 1 A member of the Voice Social Democracy Slovak Hlas socialna demokracia political party Rasi previously served as Mayor of the city of Kosice He also served from 3 June 2008 until 8 June 2010 as Minister of Health in the First cabinet of Robert Fico 2 Richard RasiRasi in 2018Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and InformationIn office 22 March 2018 21 March 2020Prime MinisterPeter PellegriniPreceded byPeter PellegriniSucceeded byVeronika RemisovaMayor of KosiceIn office 21 December 2010 26 March 2018Preceded byFrantisek KnapikSucceeded byMartin Petrusko Acting Minister of Health in SlovakiaIn office 3 June 2008 8 June 2010Prime MinisterRobert FicoPreceded byIvan ValentovicSucceeded byIvan UhliarikMember of the National Council of the Slovak RepublicIncumbentAssumed office 8 June 2010Personal detailsBorn 1971 04 02 2 April 1971 age 52 Kosice CzechoslovakiaPolitical partyVoice Social Democracy 2020 Direction Social Democracy 2007 2020 Children3Alma materUniversity of Pavol Jozef Safarik Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 2 1 Minister of Health 2 2 Member of Parliament 2 3 Mayor of Kosice 2 4 Deputy Prime Minister 3 Personal life 4 ReferencesEarly life and education editBorn 2 April 1971 in Kosice Rasi studied medicine at the Medical faculty at the University of Pavol Jozef Safarik from 1989 receiving his medical degree in 1995 After specializing as a trauma surgeon he received his master s degree in the field of public health at the Slovak Medical University in 2004 six years later he received his PhD degree in the same field at Technical University of Kosice Career editImmediately after graduation he started work as a trauma surgeon intern at the University Hospital of L Pasteur in Kosice By 2004 he had been promoted to Vice director of that hospitals clinic of traumatology From 2007 he worked as the head of the Bratislava Faculty Hospital until 2008 when he was appointed Minister of Health 3 In between the years Rasi spent several mFromonths on internships abroad working in the United States Sweden and Switzerland among others 4 Minister of Health edit Rasi was appointed as Minister of Health on 3 June 2008 by president Ivan Gasparovic This happened the same day as his predecessor Ivan Valentovic resigned Valentovic had long been under severe pressure to resign over his handling of the controversial health insurance reform as well as the general state of the Slovak health system His relationship with the president had been strained and in the end it was speculated that the prime minister Robert Fico had in fact fired him although this was denied by Fico 4 After Rasi assumed the post he inherited a department under heavy public scrutiny and was criticized for his lack of political experience Opposition MP Viliam Novotny from the Slovak Democratic and Christian Union Democratic Party called him a puppet in the hands of Fico and Paska referring to prime minister Fico and the speaker of parliament Pavol Paska both senior figures within the Smer SD party 4 5 During Rasi s two year tenure as minister he set out on continuing his predecessors attempt to reform the country s health insurance sector 6 He also launched a campaign of aggressive legislation aimed at improving the public health One example being increasing taxes on products with high amounts of sugar or otherwise unhealthy products 7 Member of Parliament edit While serving as government minister of health he also stood as Smer SD s candidate for a parliamentary seat in the 2010 Slovak parliamentary election from his native district of Kosice In a fortunate turn of events he ended up gaining the seat although losing the ministers post due to Smer SD losing the election 8 He was reelected to a full four year term in the 2012 Slovak parliamentary election Mayor of Kosice edit In September 2009 it was announced that Smer SD would place Rasi on the party s ticket for the upcoming mayoral election in Kosice This was despite the fact that they in April had confirmed that another politician Ladislav Lazar would be the party s choice 9 However the increasingly popular Rasi had since eclipsed Lazar Prime Minister Robert Fico confirmed his choice of Rasi saying that We are looking for strong candidates that can win elections therefore we are giving people from the executive branch a chance 10 In what was to be the closest election in Kosice in over 20 years Rasi eventually won with 36 of the vote 4 percent ahead of the runner up incumbent mayor Frantisek Knapik who received 32 The turnout however was surprisingly low at 33 11 He resigned as Mayor on 26 March 2018 after being appointed Deputy Prime Minister He was succeeded by Deputy Mayor Martin Petrusko in an acting capacity 12 Deputy Prime Minister edit Rasi was appointed Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Information upon the ascension of Peter Pellegrini to the office of Prime Minister in March 2018 13 He was approved along with the rest of the new Cabinet by the National Council on 26 March 2018 14 Personal life editRasi lives in Kosice with his wife and three daughters He enjoys hiking as well as sports References edit Government of Slovakia Members of the Government Retrieved March 30 2018 MUDr Richard Rasi PhD MPH Kosice sk in Slovak Retrieved 20 August 2013 Novym riaditelom je Richard Rasi sme sk in Slovak 8 March 2007 Retrieved 21 August 2013 a b c SITA 3 June 2008 Valentovica nahradil Richard Rasi in Slovak Retrieved 21 August 2013 SITA 3 June 2008 Novotny Novy minister je len babkou sme sk Retrieved 21 August 2013 Rasi Pacienti nemaju v ambulanciach pripade platit sme sk in Slovak 1 April 2009 Retrieved 21 August 2013 Rasi chce diskusiu o zdravom jedle sme sk in Slovak 12 December 2008 Retrieved 21 August 2013 Vilikovska Zuzana Ivan Uhliarik slovakspectator sk Retrieved 21 August 2013 Kandidatom smeru je oficialny primator Rasi sme sk in Slovak Retrieved 21 August 2013 TASR Smer ma kandidata na primatora Kosic hnonline sk Retrieved 21 August 2013 Smer slavi primatorom je Rasi sme sk in Slovak 11 November 2010 Retrieved 21 August 2013 City of Kosice Primator mesta Kosice in Slovak Retrieved March 30 2018 Aktuality Richard Rasi Paskov tien konecne v prvej lige in Slovak Retrieved March 30 2018 The Sun Daily Slovakia MPs okay cabinet despite calls for snap polls Retrieved March 30 2018 Political officesPreceded byIvan Valentovic Minister of Health of Slovakia2008 2010 Succeeded byIvan UhliarikPreceded byFrantisek Knapik Mayor of Kosice2010 2018 Succeeded byMartin PetruskoActingPreceded byPeter Pellegrini Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Information2018 2020 Succeeded byVeronika Remisova Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Richard Rasi amp oldid 1182120729, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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