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
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