Zora Jaurová
Slovak politician (born 1973) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Zora Jaurová (née Markušová, born 20 January 1973) is a Slovak politician. Since 2023 she has served as an MP of the National Council of Slovakia.
Zora Jaurová | |
|---|---|
| Member of the National Council | |
| Assumed office 25 October 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 January 1973 Bratislava, Czechoslovakia |
| Political party | Progressive Slovakia |
| Spouse | Dušan Jaur |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Jozef Markuš (father) |
| Alma mater | Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava |
Biography
Early life and education
Zora Jaurová was born on 20 January 1973 in Bratislava. Her father was the Slovak nationalist activist and long-term president of the Matica slovenská, Jozef Markuš.[1] She studied at the Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava.[2]
Professional life
Prior to entering politics, Jaurová was active in EU affairs and cultural management. She became widely known as the director of the transformation of cultural scence in Košice due to the city being awarded the European Capital of Culture in 2013 based on a project co-developed by Jaurová. Jaurová is the President of the Slovak Creative Industry Forum and a partner in Slovak film production company MPhilms.[3]
Politics
Jaurová was one of the founding members of the Progressive Slovakia party in 2018.[4] In 2023 Slovak parliamentary election she won a mandate in the National Council.[5]
Personal life
Jaurová is married to the Lutheran theologist Dušan Jaur. They have one son.[6][7]
References
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