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Members Of The 14th Riigikogu
This is a list of the members of the 14th Riigikogu, the unicameral parliament of Estonia, following the 2019 election. Election results Lists By party Estonian Reform Party (34) Estonian Centre Party (26) Conservative People's Party (19) Pro Patria (12) Social Democratic Party (10) By votes Midterm replacements * Vladimir Arhipov (Centre) relinquished his seat in advance for Kaido Höövelson. * Vadim Belobrovtsev (Centre) relinquished his seat in advance for Viktor Vassiljev. * Urmas Klaas (Reform) relinquished his seat in advance for Hele Everaus. * Mihhail Kõlvart (Centre) relinquished his seat in advance for Erki Savisaar. * Lauri Laats (Centre) relinquished his seat in advance for Igor Kravtšenko. * Tõnis Lukas (Pro Patria) relinquished his seat in advance for Mihhail Lotman. * Urmas Paet (Reform) relinquished his seat in advance for Erkki Keldo. * Vladimir Svet (Centre) relinquished his seat in advance for Tõnis Mölder. * Yana Toom (Centre) rel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riigikogu 2019 Election
The Riigikogu (; from Estonian ''riigi-'', of the state, and ''kogu'', assembly) is the unicameral parliament of Estonia. In addition to approving legislation, the Parliament appoints high officials, including the Prime Minister and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and elects (either alone or, if necessary, together with representatives of local government within a broader electoral college) the President. The ''Riigikogu'' also ratifies significant foreign treaties that impose military and proprietary obligations, bring about changes in the law, etc.; approves the budget presented by the government as law and monitors the executive power. History History April 23, 1919, the opening session of the Estonian Constituent Assembly is considered the founding date of the Parliament of Estonia. Established under the 1920 constitution, the Riigikogu had 100 members elected for a three year term on the basis of proportional representation. Elections were fixed for the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent Politician
An independent or non-partisan politician is a politician not affiliated with any political party or bureaucratic association. There are numerous reasons why someone may stand for office as an independent. Some politicians have political views that do not align with the platforms of any political party, and therefore choose not to affiliate with them. Some independent politicians may be associated with a party, perhaps as former members of it, or else have views that align with it, but choose not to stand in its name, or are unable to do so because the party in question has selected another candidate. Others may belong to or support a political party at the national level but believe they should not formally represent it (and thus be subject to its policies) at another level. In running for public office, independents sometimes choose to form a party or alliance with other independents, and may formally register their party or alliance. Even where the word "independent" is used, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heiki Kranich
Heiki Kranich (born 9 October 1961 in Haapsalu) is an Estonian politician. He has been a member of the VII, VIII and XIV Riigikogu. In 1994 he was Minister of Finance. 1999-2003 he was Minister of the Environment. In 1991 he graduated from Bonch-Bruevich Saint Petersburg State University of Telecommunications in telecommunications engineering speciality. 1983-1991 he was the head of Haapsalu Division. Since 1990 he has been a member of Estonian Reform Party The Estonian Reform Party ( et, Eesti Reformierakond) is a liberal political party in Estonia. The party has been led by Kaja Kallas since 2018. It is colloquially known as the "Squirrel Party" ( et, Oravapartei). It was founded in 1994 by .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kranich, Heiki Living people 1961 births Estonian Reform Party politicians Finance ministers of Estonia Environment ministers of Estonia Members of the Riigikogu, 1995–1999 Members of the Riigikogu, 2019–2023 People from Haapsalu Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urmas Klaas
Urmas Klaas (born on 17 March 1971 Räpina) is an Estonian politician. Since 2014 he is the mayor of Tartu. Since 2006 he belongs to Estonian Reform Party The Estonian Reform Party ( et, Eesti Reformierakond) is a liberal political party in Estonia. The party has been led by Kaja Kallas since 2018. It is colloquially known as the "Squirrel Party" ( et, Oravapartei). It was founded in 1994 by Si .... 1998 he graduated from University of Tartu. 2004-2007 Ummi was elder of Põlva County ( et, Põlva maavanem). He has been member of the Riigikogu since 2007. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Klaas, Urmas 1971 births Living people Estonian Reform Party politicians Mayors of Tartu Members of the Riigikogu, 2007–2011 Members of the Riigikogu, 2011–2015 Members of the Riigikogu, 2019–2023 University of Tartu alumni People from Räpina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Toomas Kivimägi
Toomas Kivimägi (born 16 February 1963 in Lihula, Lääne County) is an Estonian politician and lawyer. He has been a member of the XIII and XIV Riigikogu. In 1986 he graduated from University of Tartu, studying the law. In 1990, he became the lawyer of the Pärnu County Agriculture Department. From 1992 until 1993, he was the Vice County Governor of Pärnu. From 7 December 1993 until 18 November 2009, Kivimägi was the County Governor of Pärnu, and from 19 November 2009 until 30 March 2015, he was the Mayor of Pärnu. On 1 March 2015, he was elected a member of the Riigikogu. Since 2014 he is a member of Estonian Reform Party The Estonian Reform Party ( et, Eesti Reformierakond) is a liberal political party in Estonia. The party has been led by Kaja Kallas since 2018. It is colloquially known as the "Squirrel Party" ( et, Oravapartei). It was founded in 1994 by Si .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kivimagi, Toomas Living people 1963 births Estonian Reform Party ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Signe Kivi
Signe Kivi (born 24 February 1957 in Tallinn) is an Estonian textile artist and politician. She has been a member of the IX, X and XIV Riigikogu. From 1999 to 2002 she was the Minister of Culture. In 1980 she graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts in textile design. From 1985 to 1991 she was an artist in art factory ARS. Since 1988 she has been a lecturer at the Estonian Academy of Arts, and since 1997 she has been a professor. Between 2005 to 2015 she was the rector of the Estonian Academy of Arts, and between 2017 to 2019 she was the director of Tartu Art Museum. From 1998 to 2006, and again since 2014, she has been a member of the Estonian Reform Party The Estonian Reform Party ( et, Eesti Reformierakond) is a liberal political party in Estonia. The party has been led by Kaja Kallas since 2018. It is colloquially known as the "Squirrel Party" ( et, Oravapartei). It was founded in 1994 by .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kivi, Signe Living people 1957 birt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johannes Kert
Johannes Kert (3 December 1959 – 4 March 2021) was an Estonian politician and military officer. He served as the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces from 1996 until 2000. He retired from the military in 2008. Since 2014, Kert had been a member of the Estonian Reform Party. Effective dates of promotion Soviet Army :''See Military ranks of the Soviet Union The military ranks of the Soviet Union were those introduced after the October Revolution of 1917. At that time the Imperial Russian Table of Ranks was abolished, as were the privileges of the pre-Soviet Russian nobility. Immediately after the ...'' Estonian Land Forces :''See Military ranks of Estonia'' Awards, decorations, and recognition Decorations and badges References External links Johannes Kert Member of the Riigikogu NATO Biographies , - {{DEFAULTSORT:Kert, Johannes 1959 births 2021 deaths People from Pechory Estonian Reform Party politicians Members of the Riigikogu, 2015–2019 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liina Kersna
Liina Kersna (née Lepik; born 3 April 1980) is an Estonian journalist, civil servant and politician. From 2021 to 2022 Kersna was the Minister of Education and Research. Biography Kersna graduated from Lasnamäe General Secondary School in 1998 and from the University of Tartu in the field of journalism and public relations in 2005. She worked as a presenter and editor at Eesti Rahvusringhääling from 1998 to 2002. From 2002 to 2004, she worked as head of public relations of the Federation of Estonian Student Unions. In 2004, she worked as the Chief Specialist at the Press Office of the Ministry of Rural Affairs, as Deputy Director of the Public Relations Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Estonia from 2005 to 2006, and was its head from 2006 to 2007. From 2007 to 2010 and again from 2012 to 2013, Kersna was the Media Advisor to the Government of Estonia; From 2010 to 2012, she was the Director of Government Communications of the Government of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siim Kallas
Siim Kallas (; born 2 October 1948) is an Estonian politician, former Prime Minister of Estonia, and former European Commissioner. He served as the European Commissioner for Transport between 2010 and 2014. Before that he was the European Commissioner for Administrative Affairs, Audit and Anti-Fraud between 2004 and 2009. In both Barroso Commissions he was also a Vice-President. He was twice appointed the Acting Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Euro in Olli Rehn's stead, from 19 April 2014 to 25 May 2014 while he was on electoral campaign leave for the 2014 elections to the European Parliament and from 1 July 2014 to 16 July 2014 after he took up his seat. Prior to his tenure as a European Commissioner, Kallas was the Prime Minister of Estonia, Estonian Minister of Finance, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, a member of the Supreme Council of the Soviet Union and a member of the Riigikogu. Kallas is a member and former leader of the free-market l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaja Kallas
Kaja Kallas (; born 18 June 1977) is an Estonian politician who has been serving as the prime minister of Estonia since 2021. The leader of the Reform Party since 2018, she was a Member of Parliament from 2019 to 2021, and previously between 2011 and 2014. Kallas served as a Member of the European Parliament between 2014 and 2018, representing the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. Prior to her election to Parliament, she was an attorney specialising in European and Estonian competition law. Early life and education Kaja Kallas was born in Tallinn on 18 June 1977. She is the daughter of Siim Kallas, who was the 14th prime minister of Estonia and later a European Commissioner. During the Soviet deportations from Estonia, her mother Kristi, six months old at the time, was deported to Siberia with her mother and grandmother in a cattle car and lived there until she was ten years old. Kallas's great-grandfather was Eduard Alver, one of the founders of the Repub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jüri Jaanson
Jüri Jaanson (born 14 October 1965) is the most successful Estonian rower of all time and the winner of five medals at World Rowing Championships. He became World Champion in Tasmania 1990 in the single sculls event. 14 years later, at age 38 he won an Olympic silver medal in the single sculls event at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens."2004 Summer Olympics – Athens, Greece – Rowing" In he won his second Olympic silver medal, this time in the double sculls event with . He is a member of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoko Alender
Yoko Alender (born 13 June 1979, in Tallinn) is an Estonian architect, civil servant and a politician. She is a member of the XIV Estonian Parliament the Riigikogu, and acts as chair for the Environment Committee. She was also a member of the XIII Estonian Parliament in 2015-19. Since 2014, she is a member of the liberal Reform Party. From 2013 to 2014, Alender belonged to conservative Pro Patria and Res Publica Union. Education From 1986-1989, she attended the Tallinn School No. 7. In 1989, she commenced studies at the Estonian School in Stockholm, where she continued until 1995. She attended the Södra Latins gymnasium from 1995-1999. In 1999, she commenced studies at the Estonian Academy of Arts, in the Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, graduating in 2010 with a master's degree in architecture and city planning. Career In 2001, she was a founding member of the Estonian Institute of Buddhism, where she continues to be a member. From 2008–2012 she worked in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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