Victor Ponta is a Romanian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Romania from 2012 to 2015. He is a member of the Social Democratic Party and has held various political positions throughout his career, including serving as the Minister of Regional Development and Tourism. Born on September 20, 1972, in Târgu Jiu, Romania, Ponta studied law and later earned a doctorate in legal sciences. He became known for his leadership during a period of economic challenges in Romania and was involved in various reforms aimed at improving the country's governance and economy.