Mai Treial (born 22 May 1952) is an Estonian politician who served as a

Riigikogu 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 chi ...

member from 1995 until 2011.

Biography

A 1987 graduate of

University of Tartu The University of Tartu (UT; ; ) is a public research university located in the city of Tartu, Estonia. It is the national university of Estonia. It is also the largest and oldest university in the country.

, she served in several government positions in

Jõgeva County Jõgeva County ( or ''Jõgevamaa'') is one of 15 counties of Estonia. It is situated in eastern part of the country and borders Ida-Viru County to the north-east, Lake Peipus to the east, Tartu County to the south, Viljandi County to the south-we ...

, including Secretary of State, and was a member of Jõgeva City Council from 1993 to 2005. Treial is a Commander of the

Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic () is the most senior Italian order of merit. It was established in 1951 by the second President of Italy, President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi. The highest-ranking honour of the Republi ...

(2005) and a Fourth Class recipient

Order of the White Star The Order of the White Star (; ) was instituted in 1936. The Order of the White Star is bestowed on Estonian citizens and foreigners to give recognition for services rendered to the Estonian state. Design Classes The Order of the White Star ...

(2002). She has a son and a daughter. On 8 January 2013, Treial was elected as Chairman of Jõgeva City Council.

References

1952 births Living people People from Elva Parish Politicians from Tartu County People's Union of Estonia politicians Members of the Riigikogu, 1995–1999 Members of the Riigikogu, 1999–2003 Members of the Riigikogu, 2003–2007 Members of the Riigikogu, 2007–2011 Women members of the Riigikogu University of Tartu alumni Commanders of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 4th Class {{Estonia-1999-Riigikogu-politician-stub