Lawrence Gonzi

Lawrence Gonzi (born 1 July 1953) is a Maltese politician. He served for twenty-five years in Maltese politics. Gonzi was Prime Minister of Malta from 2004 to 2013, and leader of the Nationalist Party. He also served as speaker of the House from 1988 to 1996, and Minister of Social Policy from 1998 to 2004, as well as Deputy Prime Minister from 1999 to 2004.