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Electoral and legislative data from Estonia
Siiri Sillajõe
June 17, 1999
In answer to a letter from our foreign colleagues from March 30, 1999 addressed to the National Library of Estonia, we have to inform you that due to historical and political reasons adequate data on Estonia are available only since 1990s. Also these data require time-consuming interpretation or translation into English therefore we are unable to provide full answers to your questions. We have offered related co-operation opportunities to Estonian universities but until now no positive feedback has been received. Due to limited human resources of the research services of the Estonian Parliament we are not able to cope with the required data processing all by ourselves. Nevertheless, we hope that the following information will be of some assistance to you.
Background information
Please see also:
1. The home page of the Estonian National Electoral Committee -
http://www.vvk.ee/engindex.html2. The home page of the Riigikogu, the Parliament of the Republic of Estonia -
http://www.riigikogu.ee/englishindex.htmlOn September 20, 1992, the VII Riigikogu was elected on the basis of the Constitution adopted by a nation-wide referendum on June 28, 1992. 8 electoral coalitions, 5 parties, 39 associations, and 25 independent candidates advanced their candidatures for the membership of the Riigikogu. In total, 628 people were nominated for election. 67 per cent of the elective citizens participated in the election.
VIII Riigikogu - On March 5, 1995, the second election to the Riigikogu on the basis of the Constitution of 1992 took place. 7 electoral coalitions, 9 political parties and 12 independent candidates advanced their candidatures for the membership of the Riigikogu. In all, 1256 people were nominated for election. 68.9 per cent of elective citizens exercised their right to vote.
On March 7, 1999 Estonian citizens elected the IX Riigikogu. Of 857,270 citizens with the right to vote, 492,356 participated in the elections, hence the voter turnout was 57.43 per cent. A total of 1901 candidates stood for the Riigikogu. 1882 persons put up their candidacy on the lists of twelve political parties and 19 persons ran as independent candidates.
Answers to the questions
1. These data require additional processing and at present there are no ready data available.
2. It depends on what to compare with. While comparing the last two memberships, 46 members of 101, i.e. 45.5 per cent, were re-elected to the Riigikogu at the elections held on March 7.
3. Salary and compensation of MPs
The regulations concerning the remuneration of MPs were adopted in 1992 and revised in 1999. The salary of MP is tied to the average salary in Estonia. During the previous year, the average monthly salary was 4099 EEK ($287).
A coefficient system has been implemented:
|
Speaker of Parliament |
6 times average salary |
|
Deputy Speaker of Parliament |
5,5 |
|
Chairman of Committee and Fraction |
5 |
|
Deputy Chairman of Committee and Fraction |
4,5 |
|
Member of Parliament |
4 |
Besides the monthly salary, the MP also receives the representation compensation - 20% of the monthly salary.
The MPs are entitled to the daily allowance and accommodation costs if they reside outside of Tallinn.
The MPs are entitled to use all means of public transport free of charge on the territory of Estonia.
The MPs domestic and foreign accommodation and travelling expenses are reimbursed, and a daily allowance is provided.
The MPs are provided free postal and telecommunications services that are related to their duties as MPs .
The MPs are provided publications and official documents free of charge.
Analysing, information, and documentation facilities and services are offered to the MPs.
A training room and a sauna are available to the MPs free of charge.
The parliament restaurant, cafeteria, shop, a bank office and hairdresser are at the MPs disposal. For these services, the MPs have to pay themselves.
Pensions
There are three types of pensions:
a) old-age pension
b) disability pension
c) survivor’s benefits pension
The old-age pension of the MPs is a) 40% of the salary if he / she has worked as MP at least 3 years, b) 60% of the salary - at least 6 years, c) 75% of the salary - at least 9 years. Before the amendments the old-age pension of the MPs is 75% of the salary.
The MP is eligible for a pension at the age of 60 (male) and at 55 (female) on the condition that the MP has worked at least three continuous years in one composition of the Riigikogu under his/her mandate and he /she has seniority at least 25 years.
The disability pension may be 70%, 60% or 30% of the MPs salary, according to the disability classification.
The survivor’s benefit pension is 30% of the MPs salary per each family member incapable to work, but does not exceed the MP’s monthly salary.
Other social guarantees
The MP’s salary and the years of service as an MP will be maintained during the search for a new job or while in training for a new profession for the MP whose mandate has expired, but for no longer than 12 months.
The wage differential will be paid to the MP whose new job is less remunerative, but for no longer than 12 months.
The chapter of social guarantees was revised so that the MP’s salary will be maintained:
a) during the three months if he / she has worked as MP continuously less than one year;
b) during the six months if he / she has worked as MP continuously one year or more.
4. Data on the previous place of work and position of members of parliament of the last two memberships are available on the Internet but unfortunately only in Estonian! (Elections to the Parliament of Estonia, Riigikogu, 05.03.1995, National Lists of Candidates -
http://www.vvk.ee/r95/e95index.html; the Web-page about the Riigikogu elections taking place on March 7th 1999 and list of candidates and information about each candidate - http://www.vvk.ee/r99/kan_start.stm). Please find attached hereto (Appendixes 1 and 2) data on MPs’ (8th and 9th membership) occupations prior to their entry into their legislative careers that hopefully might be of some help to you.5. Staff of the Riigikogu Chancellery. As we do not know exactly which categories of employees you bear in mind in calculating the average, we shall provide you data by committees, factions and departments of the Chancellery. MPs (except the President and Vice-Presidents of the Riigikogu) do not have personal staff. Since 90s the number of employees has been comparatively stable:
Year Departments Committees Factions Total
(incl. support staff) (incl. select committees)
1995 161 39 45 245
1996 166,5 50 45 261,5
1997 166,5 52 45 263,5
1998 166,5 49 45 260,5
1999 166,5 49 45 260,5
6. The majority of votes are roll call votes, only a few of them are not. Once again, the data need additional processing which we unfortunately are unable to do.
7. Pursuant to the Riigikogu Election Act and the Political Parties Act, political parties and independent candidates submit, within one month of the announcement of election results, to the National Election Committee a report on the election campaign expenses and the source of the money raised. The 1999 election campaign expenses by political parties and individual candidates are available on the homepage of the National Election Committee (
http://www.vvk.ee/r99/yld_kulud.stm.), but unfortunately only in Estonian. There you can find reports on the 9th Riigikogu election campaign expenses and on the origin of the money (type of expense, name of the payee, total sum).8. No relevant research has been carried out.
9. For privileges see section 3.
10. No relevant research has been carried out.
Thank you very much for your kind interest in Estonia and good luck to your project the results of which are also of interest to us. We would be very grateful to you if you could send us a list of data we should concentrate on in the future. In this way we could send you additional information.
Appendix 1
MEMBERSHIP OF THE EIGHTH RIIGIKOGU
RIIGIKOGU
Board
President
Toomas Savi (RP)*, b. 30 Dec. 1942, Tartu
Tartu University 1970, physician, Cand. of Medicine
1st Vice-President
Ants KÄÄRMA (RU), b. 4 April 1942, Soontaga v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1969, agronomist
2nd Vice-President
Tunne KELAM (PPU), b. 10 July 1936, Taheva v.
Tartu University 1959, historian
EAC
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* The abbreviation in brackets denotes the faction.
Members
Juhan Aare, b. 20 Feb. 1948, Tallinn
Tartu University 1972, economist
ForC
Jüri Adams (PPU), b. 22 Nov. 1947, Tartu
Moscow State University 1966-69 mathematics; Tartu University 1970-73 English philology;
Luua College of Forestry 1981, forest technician
ConC, ACC
Priit Aimla, b. 19 April 1941, Võru
Tartu University 1960-62, 1965-66 physics; 1968-69 English philology
LegC, SPC
Toomas Alatalu (CP), b. 23 August 1942, Rakvere
Tartu University 1965, historian, Cand. of Philosophy, Prof.
ForC
Viktor Andrejev (URF), b. 21 Nov. 1948, Valga
Tallinn Technical University 1971, mining electrical engineer, Cand. of Technology
LegC
Olav Anton (CF), b. 28 July 1954, Tartu
Estonian Agricultural University 1977, electrical engineer
ConC
Lembit Arro (RU), b. 15 April 1930, Raikküla v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1969, agronomist
FinC, ACC
Jaanus Betlem (PPU), b. 9 Jan. 1961, Tallinn
Tallinn Pedagogical University 1983, teacher of Estonian language and literature
DefC, SPC
Endel Eero (PFP), b. 21 Nov. 1930, Valjala v.
Tallinn Technical University 1969, economist
SocC
Ignar Fjuk (RP), b. 12 March 1953, Tartu
Estonian Academy of Arts 1976, architect
EnvC
Igor Gräzin (RP), b. 27 June 1952, Tartu
Tartu University 1975, lawyer, Doc. of Law, Prof.
ConC
Vootele Hansen, b. 19 Jan. 1962, Tallinn
Tartu University 1985, geographer
LegC
Arvo Haug (CF), b. 14 May 1938, Tallinn
Tartu University 1963, physician
EnvC
Liia Hänni (M), b. 4 Oct. 1946, Lümanda v.
Tartu University 1970, physicist, Cand. of Mathematics and Physics
ConC, EAC
Sergei ISSAKOV (URF), b. 8 Oct. 1931, Narva
Tartu University 1954, philologist (Russian language), Doc. of Philology, Prof.
CulC
Sergei Ivanov (URF), b. 5 Jan. 1958, Vormsi
Tallinn Technical University 1982, systems engineer; St. Petersburg Inst. of State and Municipal Management 1992, political scientist
ForC, EAC
Arvo Junti, b. 17 April 1953, Türi
Tartu University 1976, lawyer
FinC
Rein Järlik (CP), b. 8 Oct. 1935, Tartu
Tartu University 1954-59 physics
EnvC
Ants Järvesaar (RU), b.10 Oct. 1948, Surju v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1981, economist
SocC
Toivo Jürgenson (PPU), b. 28 Aug. 1957, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1980, civil engineer
FinC
Vambo Kaal (M), b. 12 March 1949, Pöide v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1974, veterinarian
RurC, ACC
Raivo Kallas (CP), b. 2 Dec. 1957, Kuressaare
Tallinn Pedagogical University 1980, physical training instructor
CulC, ACC
Siim Kallas (RP), b. 2 Oct. 1948, Tallinn
Tartu University 1972, economist
DefC
Indrek Kannik, b. 25 Nov. 1965, Tallinn
Tartu University 1990, journalist
ForC, ACC
Rein KAREMÄE, b. 20 Aug. 1934, Tallinn
Tallinn Pedagogical University 1957, teacher of physics and mathematics
EnvC
Rein KASK (CP), b. 12 Feb. 1947, Pärnu
Tallinn Technical University 1971, mechanical engineer
EconC
Tõnu KAUBA (CF), b. 4 March 1952, Rapla
Tartu University 1976, physician-neurologist,
Cand. of Medicine, Ass. Prof.
CulC
Kaljo Kiisk (RP), b. 3 Dec. 1925, Toila
Russian Academy of Dramatic Art 1953,
film director, actor
CulC
Krista Kilvet, b. 31 May 1946, Tallinn
Tartu University 1976, philologist (English language)
ForC
Valve Kirsipuu (RP), b. 5 March 1933, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1958, economist,
Cand. of Economics, Ass. Prof.
FinC, EAC
Heiki Kranich (RP), b. 9 Oct. 1961, Haapsalu
St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications 1991, electrical communication engineer
FinC
Märt Kubo (CP), b. 11 April 1944, Kärstna v.
Tartu University 1970, historian, Cand. of Philosophy, Ass. Prof.
ConC
Kalev Kukk (RP), b. 3 June 1951, Tallinn
Tartu University 1974, economic geographer,
Cand. of Economics
EconC
Tõnu-Reid Kukk (CP), b. 3 April 1939, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1957-62 motor transport
LegC, SPC
Tõnu Kõrda (CF), b. 19 Sept. 1952, Võru
Tartu University 1976, lawyer
DefC
Tiit KÄBIN (RP), b. 12 May 1937, Puka
Tartu University 1966, lawyer
ConC
Mart Laar (PPU), b. 22 April 1960, Viljandi
Tartu University 1983, historian, M. of Philosophy
EconC
Ando Leps, b. 6 Nov. 1935, Rakvere
Tartu University 1960, lawyer, Doc. of Law
ConC, SPC
Jürgen Ligi (RP), b. 16 July 1959, Tartu
Tartu University 1982, economic geographer; 1993, foreign trade specialist
FinC, ACC, EAC
Anti Liiv (CF), b. 16 March 1946, Kuressaare
Tartu University 1970, physician; 1975, psychiatrist, M. of Social Work
SocC
Daimar Liiv (RP), b. 18 Aug. 1966, Tallinn
Tartu University 1984-89 law
LegC, SPC
Endel Lippmaa (CP), b. 15 Sept. 1930, Tartu Tallinn Technical University 1953, engineer, chemist-technologist, Doc. of Physics and Mathematics, Prof., Academician
CulC
Andres Lipstok (RP), b. 6 Feb. 1957, Haapsalu
Tartu University 1980, economist
EconC
Peeter Lorents (CP), b. 25 Sept. 1951, Pärnu
Tallinn Pedagogical University 1974, mathematician, Cand. of Physics and Mathematics
DefC, SPC
Ants-Enno LÕHMUS (CP), b. 17 March 1936, Tallinn
Tartu University 1975, lawyer
ConC
Tiit MADE, b. 13 March 1940, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1965, engineer-economist, Cand. of Economics
EconC, ACC, EAC
Nikolai Maspanov (URF), b. 22 Dec. 1945, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1969, mining engineer, Cand. of Chemistry
ConC
Valjo MASSO (ECPP), b. 3 June 1933, Viljandi
Estonian Agricultural University 1957, agronomist, Doc. of Agriculture
EconC
Mati Meos (CP), b. 5 Oct. 1946, Kantküla
Tallinn Technical University 1969, engineer (precision mechanics)
EconC
Uno Mereste (RP), b. 27 May 1928, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1950, economist,
Doc. of Economics, Prof.
LegC
Harald Mägi (PFP), b. 10 Feb. 1932, Haljala v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1970, agronomist
RurC
Ilmar Mändmets, b. 30 April 1944, Mõisaküla
Estonian Agricultural University 1970, agronomist; Tartu University 1992, foreign trade specialist
DefC
Jaanus Männik (ECPP), b. 3 May 1951, Põltsamaa
Estonian Agricultural University 1974, agronomist- economist
FinC
Talvi Märja (CP), b. 8 Sept. 1935, Tallinn
Tartu University 1960, sports physician; 1973, psychologist, Cand. of Psychology, Prof.
CulC
Aavo Mölder (RU), b. 30 March 1944, Vasula
Estonian Agricultural University 1968, zootechnician, Cand. of Agriculture
RurC
Villu Müüripeal (RU), b. 17 June 1937, Varbla v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1965, agronomist
FinC
Aap Neljas (RP), b. 16 August 1967, Tallinn
Tartu University 1992, lawyer
ForC
Eiki Nestor (M), b. 5 Sept. 1953, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1976, mechanical engineer
FinC, SPC
Viktor Niitsoo, b. 12 March 1952, Kuressaare
Tartu University 1995, historian, M. of Philosophy
LegC
Ülo Nugis, b. 28 April 1944, Tallinn
Byelorussian Technical Academy 1967, mechanical engineer
ForC
Mart Nutt, b. 21 March 1962, Tallinn
Tartu University 1985, historian-ethnologist
ConC, EAC
Kristiina Ojuland (RP), b. 17 Dec. 1966, Kohtla-Järve
Tartu University 1990, lawyer; Estonian School of Diplomacy 1992
ForC
Kadri Ottis (CP), b. 19 April 1970, Pärnu
Tartu University 1995, historian
ForC, EAC
Siiri Oviir (CF), b. 3 Nov. 1947, Tallinn
Tartu University 1975, lawyer, Ass. Prof.
LegC
Raivo Paavo (M), b. 22 May 1946, Lüganuse v.
Tallinn Technical University 1982, mechanical engineer
SocC
Maido PAJO, b. 24 Oct. 1950, Pala v.
Tartu University 1977, lawyer
RurC
Eldur Parder, b. 10 August 1928, Tartu
Estonian Agricultural University 1972, mechanical engineer
EconC
Ülo Peets, b. 2 Dec. 1944, Pala v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1972, land organization engineer
EnvC
Mihkel Pärnoja (M), b. 3 Jan. 1946, Vändra
Tartu University 1969, chemist, Cand. of Chemistry
EconC
Jaan Pöör (ECPP), b. 17 Dec. 1950, Palmse v.
Tallinn Technical University 1977, electrical engineer
ConC, ACC
Olev Raju (CP), b. 14 Jan. 1948, Tartu
Tartu University 1971, economist, Doc. of Economics, Prof.
FinC
Valve Raudnask (CF), b. 10 Dec. 1936, Laheda v.
Tartu University 1961, journalist
RurC, ACC
Paul-Eerik Rummo (RP), b. 19 Jan. 1942, Tallinn
Tartu University 1965, philologist (Estonian language)
CulC
Aino Runge (CF), b. 17 June 1926, Tallinn
Tartu University 1963, economist
FinC
Arnold Rüütel (ECPP), b. 10 May 1928, Laimjala v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1964, agronomist,
Doc. of Agriculture
RurC
Edgar Savisaar (CF), b. 31 May 1950, Harku v.
Tartu University 1973, historian, Cand. of Philosophy, Ass. Prof.
ForC
IGOR SEDAÐEV (URF), b. 21 July 1950, Tallinn
Tallinn Polytechnical School 1973, technician-electrician
SocC, ACC
Tõnis Seesmaa (CP), b. 3 Oct. 1955, Tartu
Estonian Agricultural University 1979, forestry engineer
LegC
Tiit Sinissaar (PPU), b. 7 Dec. 1947, Tartu
Tartu University 1974, journalist
SocC
Arvo Sirendi (RU), b. 4 April 1939, Kuimetsa v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1963, agronomist, Cand. of Agriculture
EnvC
Aleksander Stern (ECPP), b. 6 Jan. 1948, Kuressaare
Tartu University 1972, physician
SocC
Valentin Strukov (URF), b. 21 March 1953, Irboska
Estonian Agricultural University 1976, mechanical engineer
EconC
Andres Taimla (RP), b. 23 Aug. 1947, Kuressaare
Tallinn Pedagogical University 1969, physical training instructor
RurC
Eino Tamm (CP), b. 20 Nov. 1951, Häädemeeste v.
Tartu University 1975, lawyer
ForC, EAC
Ants TAMME (PFP), b. 20 April 1940, Lelle v.
Tallinn Pedagogical University 1966, teacher of Estonian language and literature
EnvC
Tiit Tammsaar (ECPP), b. 7 Nov. 1951, Rapla
Estonian Agricultural University 1975, mechanical engineer
DefC, EAC
Andres Tarand (M), b. 11 Jan. 1940, Tallinn
Tartu University 1963, climatologist, Cand. of Geography
EnvC
Enn Tarto, b. 25 Sept. 1938, Tartu
Tartu University 1969-71 Estonian philology
DefC, SPC
Juhan Telgmaa (RU), b. 3 Jan. 1946, Juuru v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1969, mechanical engineer
EconC, EAC
Tõnu Tepandi (CP), b. 4 July 1948, Tallinn
Estonian Music Academy 1970, actor
FinC
Olev TOOMET (PFP), b. 24 Nov. 1929, Veriora v.
Tartu University 1968, historian
CulC
Mai Treial (PFP), b. 22 May 1952, Palupera
Tartu University 1987, lawyer
LegC, ACC
Elmar Truu (PFP), b. 19 August 1942, Vastseliina
Tallinn Pedagogical University 1965, physical training instructor, M. of Sport Sciences
SocC, EAC
Liina Tõnisson (CF), b. 24 May 1940, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1964, economist
EconC, EAC
Feliks Undusk (RP), b. 23 Dec. 1948, Kärdla
Tallinn Technical University 1971, economist;
Estonian School of Diplomacy 1992
SocC
Lauri Vahtre (PPU), b. 22 March 1960, Tartu
Tartu University 1983, historian, Cand. of History
CulC
Toomas Vilosius (RP), b. 5 May 1951, Tallinn
Tartu University 1977, physician
SocC
Raoul Üksvärav (CP), b. 21 April 1928, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1952, economist,
Doc. of Economics, Prof.
ForC
Appendix 2
MEMBERSHIP OF THE NINTH
RIIGIKOGU
Board
President
Toomas Savi, b. 30 Dec. 1942, Tartu
University of Tartu 1970, physician, Cand. of Medicine
Tel. 631 6301
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
1st Vice-President
Tunne-Väldo KELAM, b. 10 July 1936, Taheva v.
University of Tartu 1959, historian
Tel. 631 6321
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
2nd Vice-President
Siiri Oviir, b. 3 Nov. 1947, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1975, lawyer, Ass. Prof.
Tel. 631 6311
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Members
Jüri Adams, b. 22 Nov. 1947, Tartu
Moscow State University 1966-69 mathematics; University of Tartu 1970-73 English philology;
Luua College of Forestry 1981, forest technician
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Legal Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6455
Aimar ALTOSAAR, b. 27 March 1959, Antsla
University of Tartu 1982, social psychologist
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Cultural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
Viktor Andrejev, b. 21 Nov. 1948, Valga
Tallinn Technical University 1971, mining electrical engineer, Cand. of Technology
United People’s Party of Estonia Faction (UPPE), tel. 631 6640
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421
Küllo ARJAKAS, b. 10 Oct. 1959, Pärnu
University of Tartu 1983, historian
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Environment Committee, tel. 631 6511
Meelis ATONEN, b. 5 Dec. 1966, Viljandi
University of Tartu 1985-1987 mathematics; Tallinn Pedagogical University 1989-1992 Russian philology; The Estonian Institute of Humanities 1991-1992 social theory
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Rural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6501
Ivi EENMAA, b. 2 June 1943, Viru-Nigula v.
University of Tartu 1961-1964 Russian philology, Moskow State Institute of Culture 1973, bibliographer, Cand. of Pedagogical Sciences
Estonian Coalition Party Faction (ECoP), tel. 631 6682
Cultural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Sirje ENDRE, b. 22 Feb. 1945, Juuru
University of Tartu 1968, journalist
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Social Committee, tel. 631 6491
Ignar Fjuk, b. 12 March 1953, Tartu
Estonian Academy of Arts 1976, architect
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6461
Vootele Hansen, b. 19 Jan. 1962, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1985, geographer
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Environment Committee, tel. 631 6511
Arvo Haug, b. 14 May 1938, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1963, physician
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Environment Committee, tel. 631 6511
Andres HERKEL, b. 14 Aug. 1962, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1985, psychologist, M. of History
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Cultural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
Liia Hänni , b. 4 Oct. 1946, Lümanda v.
University of Tartu 1970, physicist, Cand. of Mathematics and Physics
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Sergei Ivanov, b. 5 Jan. 1958, Vormsi
Tallinn Technical University 1982, systems engineer; St. Petersburg Inst. of State and Municipal Management 1992, political scientist
United People’s Party of Estonia Faction (UPPE), tel. 631 6640
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6461
Arvo Jaakson, b. 15 July 1942, Halinga v.
Tallinn Technical University 1970-1971 automation
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
National Defence Committee, tel. 631 6471
Rein Järvelill, b. 16 April 1966, Meremäe v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1994, forestry engineer; University of Tartu 1994- law
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Social Committee, tel. 631 6491
Uurimiskomisjon Maapanga pankroti asjaolude väljaselgitamiseks ja pankrotiprotsessi erapooletuse tagamiseks, tel. 631 6437
Kadri JÄÄTMA, b. 4 Feb. 1961, Tallinn
Estonian Academy of Arts 1986, ceramist
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421
Kalle JÜRGENSON, b. 1 Sept. 1960, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1984, astrophysicist
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421
Vambo Kaal, b. 12 March 1949, Pöide v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1974, veterinarian
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Rural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6501
Select Committee on the Application of Anti-Corruption Act, tel. 631 6621
Kalev KALLO, b. 6 Dec. 1948, Tali v.
Tallinn Technical University 1983, civil engineer
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
Tõnu KAUBA, b. 4 March 1952, Rapla
University of Tartu 1976, physician-neurologist,
Cand. of Medicine
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
Select Committee on the Application of Anti-Corruption Act, tel. 631 6621
Jüri KAVER, b. 27 Feb. 1974, Võru
Õisu Vocational School 1993, technologist of dairy produce; University of Tartu 1996- political science
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
Mari-Ann KELAM, b. 26 June 1946, Ansbach
Oberlin College 1968, philologist, M. of Library Science
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6461
Kaljo Kiisk, b. 3 Dec. 1925, Toila
Russian Academy of Dramatic Art 1953,
film director, actor
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Social Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6491
Valve Kirsipuu, b. 5 March 1933, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1958, economist,
Cand. of Economics, Ass. Prof.
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
National Defence Committee, tel. 631 6471
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Liis KLAAR, b. 25 Jan. 1938, Tallinn
Stockholm University 1965, sociologist
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6461
Kalev KOTKAS, b. 10 April 1960, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1983, technologist of mechanical engineering
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
Peeter KREITZBERG, b. 14 Dec. 1948, Pärnu
University of Tartu 1972, mathematician, teacher of mathematics
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Cultural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
Kalev Kukk, b. 3 June 1951, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1974, economic geographer,
Cand. of Economics
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
Jaak-Hans KUKS, b. 12 Sept. 1942, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1968, electrical engineer, Cand. of Mathematics and Physics
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Legal Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6455
Tõnu KÕIV, b. 4 Dec. 1968, Rakvere
University of Tartu 1995- law
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421
Tiit KÄBIN, b. 12 May 1937, Puka
University of Tartu 1966, lawyer
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
Ants KÄÄRMA, b. 4 April 1942, Soontaga v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1969, agronomist
Estonian Coalition Party Faction (ECoP), tel. 631 6682
Rural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6501
Select Committee on the Supervision of the Lawfulness of the Activities and Investigation Operations of the National Security Police Board, tel. 631 6666
Urmas LAHT, b. 7 July 1955, Loksa
Estonian Agricultural University 1993, economist
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Rural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6501
Uurimiskomisjon Maapanga pankroti asjaolude väljaselgitamiseks ja pankrotiprotsessi erapooletuse tagamiseks, tel. 631 6437
Marju LAURISTIN, b. 7 April 1940, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1966, philologist (Estonian language), Cand. of Philology, Ass. Prof.
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Cultural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
Jaan LEPPIK, b. 24 June 1969, Valga
University of Tartu 1987-1988, biology; Theological Institute of the Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church 1996, theologist
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
Jürgen Ligi, b. 16 July 1959, Tartu
University of Tartu 1982, economic geographer; 1993, foreign trade specialist
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421
Anti Liiv, b. 16 March 1946, Kuressaare
University of Tartu 1970, physician-psychiatrist; 1975, psychologist, M. of Social Work
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Social Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6491
Väino LINDE, b. 31 Jan. 1959, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1983, lawyer
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Legal Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6455
Andres Lipstok, b. 6 Feb. 1957, Haapsalu
University of Tartu 1980, economist
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
Värner LOOTSMANN, b. 18 Aug. 1945, Loksa v.
Tallinn Technical University 1978, engineer-economist
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Environment Committee, tel. 631 6511
Maret MARIPUU, b. 16 July 1974, Tallinn
Private Academy Nord 1992-1996 public administration and economic law, University of Tartu 1996- law
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
Select Committee on the Application of Anti-Corruption Act, tel. 631 6621
Jaanus MARRANDI, b. 23 March 1963, Paide
Estonian Agricultural University 1986, hydraulic engineer
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Rural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6501
Uno Mereste, b. 27 May 1928, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1950, economist,
Doc. of Economics, Prof.
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Legal Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6455
Mart MERI, b. 15 Feb. 1959, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1982, philologist (Estonian language)
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Cultural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
Sven MIKSER, b. 8 Nov. 1973, Tartu
University of Tartu 1996, philologist (English language)
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6461
Jaanus Männik, b. 3 May 1951, Põltsamaa
Estonian Agricultural University 1974, agronomist- economist
Estonian Country People’s Party Faction (ECPP), tel. 631 6671
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421
Uurimiskomisjon Maapanga pankroti asjaolude väljaselgitamiseks ja pankrotiprotsessi erapooletuse tagamiseks, tel. 631 6437
Ülo Nugis, b. 28 April 1944, Tallinn
Byelorussian Technical Academy 1967, mechanical engineer
Estonian Coalition Party Faction (ECoP), tel. 631 6682
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6461
Mart Nutt, b. 21 March 1962, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1985, historian-ethnologist
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Kristiina Ojuland, b. 17 Dec. 1966, Kohtla-Järve
University of Tartu 1990, lawyer; Estonian School of Diplomacy 1992
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6461
Peeter OLESK, b. 25 Dec. 1953, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1977, philologist (Estonian language)
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
Select Committee on the Supervision of the Lawfulness of the Activities and Investigation Operations of the National Security Police Board, tel. 631 6666
Endel PAAP, b. 8 Sept. 1938, Võru v.
Väimela Agricultural School 1956, veterinary surgeon's assistant
United People’s Party of Estonia Faction (UPPE), tel. 631 6640
Social Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6491
Meelis PAAVEL, b. 17 June 1963, Tartu
University of Tartu 1991, economic geographer
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421
Raivo Paavo, b. 22 May 1946, Lüganuse v.
Tallinn Technical University 1982, mechanical engineer
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Social Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6491
Jaana PADRIK, b. 23 June 1958, Tallinn
Tartu Ülikool 1982, journalist
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Legal Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6455
Uurimiskomisjon Maapanga pankroti asjaolude väljaselgitamiseks ja pankrotiprotsessi erapooletuse tagamiseks, tel. 631 6437
Georg PELISAAR, b. 7 Dec. 1958, Mikitamäe v.
University of Tartu 1978-1981 journalism
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Legal Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6455
Koit PIKARO, b. 13 Aug. 1949, Keila
University of Tartu 1973-1979 law
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Legal Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6455
Select Committee on the Supervision of the Lawfulness of the Activities and Investigation Operations of the National Security Police Board, tel. 631 6666
Ingvar PÄRNAMÄE, b. 27 July 1977, Tartu
University of Tartu 1995- geography
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Rural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6501
Jaan Pöör, b. 17 Dec. 1950, Palmse v.
Tallinn Technical University 1977, electrical engineer
Estonian Country People’s Party Faction (ECPP), tel. 631 6671
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
Select Committee on the Application of Anti-Corruption Act, tel. 631 6621
Olev Raju, b. 14 Jan. 1948, Tartu
University of Tartu 1971, economist, Doc. of Economics, Prof.
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Finance Commitee, tel. 631 6421
Janno REILJAN, b. 8 Oct. 1951, Rõuge v.
Tartu Ülikool 1975, economist, Doc. of Economics, Prof.
Estonian Country People’s Party Faction (ECPP), tel. 631 6671
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Villu REILJAN, b. 23 May 1953, Võru
Estonian Agricultural University 1975, forestry engineer
Estonian Country People’s Party Faction (ECPP), tel. 631 6671
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6461
Viive ROSENBERG, b. 12 Feb. 1943, Kambja
Estonian Agricultural University 1966, agronomist, Cand. of Agriculture
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Vardo RUMESSEN, b. 8 Aug. 1942, Tallinn
Estonian Academy of Music 1971, pianist
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
Paul-Eerik Rummo, b. 19 Jan. 1942, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1965, philologist (Estonian language)
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Cultural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Rainis RUUSAMÄE, b. 8 Sept. 1965, Võru
Estonian Agricultural University 1991, mechanical engineer
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Rural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6501
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Ants RUUSMANN, b. 19 March 1935, Pati v.
University of Tartu 1960, historian, teacher of history, Cand. of History, Ass. Prof.
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Social Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6491
Arnold Rüütel, b. 10 May 1928, Laimjala v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1964, agronomist,
Doc. of Agriculture
Estonian Country People’s Party Faction (ECPP), tel. 631 6671
Environment Committee, tel. 631 6511
Erika SALUMÄE, b. 11. 06. 1962, Pärnu
Smolensk Physical Education Institute 1987, sports trainer
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Social Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6491
Edgar Savisaar, b. 31 May 1950, Harku v.
University of Tartu 1973, historian, Cand. of Philosophy, Ass. Prof.
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
National Defence Committee, tel. 631 6471
Neinar SELI, b. 7 Dec. 1959, Tartu
University of Tartu 1981, sports trainer, Cand. of Biology
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Environment Committee, tel. 631 6511
Select Committee on the Supervision of the Lawfulness of the Activities and Investigation Operations of the National Security Police Board, tel. 631 6666
Mart SIIMANN, b. 21 Sept. 1946, Kilingi-Nõmme
University of Tartu 1970, philologist-psychologist
Estonian Coalition Party Faction (ECoP), tel. 631 6682
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421
Tiit Sinissaar, b. 7 Dec. 1947, Tartu
University of Tartu 1974, journalist
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Social Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6491
Arvo Sirendi, b. 4 April 1939, Kuimetsa v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1963, agronomist, Cand. of Agriculture
Estonian Coalition Party Faction (ECoP), tel. 631 6682
Environment Committee, tel. 631 6511
Mihhail stalnuhhin, b. 15 Sept. 1961, Tartu
University of Tartu 1978-1981 mathematics; Tallinn Pedagogical University 1995, philologist (Estonian language)
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Cultural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
Andres Taimla, b. 23 Aug. 1947, Kuressaare
Tallinn Pedagogical University 1969, physical training instructor
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Cultural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
Uurimiskomisjon Maapanga pankroti asjaolude väljaselgitamiseks ja pankrotiprotsessi erapooletuse tagamiseks, tel. 631 6437
Ivar TALLO, b. 5 May 1964, Tartu
St. Petersburg State University 1989 philosopher; McGill University 1995, political scientist, Cand. of Political Sciences
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
Jüri TAMM, b. 5 Feb 1957, Pärnu
Kiew State Physical Education and Sports Institute 1979, sports trainer
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
Tiit Tammsaar, b. 7 Nov. 1951, Rapla
Estonian Agricultural University 1975, mechanical engineer
Estonian Country People’s Party Faction (ECPP), tel. 631 6671
National Defence Committee, tel. 631 6471
Select Committee on the Supervision of the Lawfulness of the Activities and Investigation Operations of the National Security Police Board, tel. 631 6666
Andres Tarand, b. 11 Jan. 1940, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1963, climatologist, Cand. of Geography
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6461
Enn Tarto, b. 25 Sept. 1938, Tartu
University of Tartu 1969-71 Estonian philology
Mõõdukad Faction (M), tel. 631 6603
National Defence Committee, tel. 631 6471
Select Committee on the Supervision of the Lawfulness of the Activities and Investigation Operations of the National Security Police Board, tel. 631 6666
Laine TARVIS, b. 26 Sept. 1937, Torgu v.
University of Tartu 1960, economist
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421
Jevgeni TOMBERG, b. 14 June 1948, Kirov oblast (region)
Tallinn Technical University 1972, electrical engineer
United People’s Party of Estonia Faction (UPPE), tel. 631 6640
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Tiit TOOMSALU, b. 21 Nov. 1949, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1974, lawyer
United People’s Party of Estonia Faction (UPPE), tel. 631 6640
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
Select Committee on the Application of Anti-Corruption Act, tel. 631 6621
Uurimiskomisjon Maapanga pankroti asjaolude väljaselgitamiseks ja pankrotiprotsessi erapooletuse tagamiseks, tel. 631 6437
Toivo TOOTSEN, b. 17 June 1943, Rõuge v.
Tallinn Pedagogical University 1963-1968 Estonian philology;
1978, producer
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
National Defence Committee, tel. 631 6471
Ülo TOOTSEN, b. 13 June 1933, Varstu v.
Tartu Ülikool 1957, biologist-zoologist
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Rural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6501
Mai Treial, b. 22 May 1952, Palupera
University of Tartu 1987, lawyer
Estonian Coalition Party Faction (ECoP), tel. 631 6682
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
Select Committee on the Application of Anti-Corruption Act, tel. 631 6621
Elmar Truu, b. 19 August 1942, Vastseliina
Tallinn Pedagogical University 1965,
physical training instructor, M. of Sport Sciences
Estonian Coalition Party Faction (ECoP), tel. 631 6682
Social Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6491
Liina Tõnisson, b. 24 May 1940, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1964, economist
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Ülo TÄRNO, b. 22 May 1936, Haapsalu
Tallinn Technical University 1960, civil engineer, Doc. of Technics, Prof.
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Economic Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6431
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Lauri Vahtre, b. 22 March 1960, Tartu
University of Tartu 1983, historian, Cand. of History
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
Environment Committee, tel. 631 6511
Select Committee on the Application of Anti-Corruption Act, tel. 631 6621
Toomas VAREK, b. 6 June 1948, Rakvere
Estonian Agricultural University 1972, engineer
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Constitutional Committee, tel. 631 6440
Andres VARIK, b. 7 April 1952, Põlva
Estonian Agricultural University 1975, agronomist
Estonian Country People’s Party Faction (ECPP), tel. 631 6671
Rural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6501
Trivimi VELLISTE, b. 4 May 1947, Tartu
University of Tartu 1971, philologist (English language)
Pro Patria Union (Isamaaliit) Faction (PPU), tel. 631 6600
National Defence Committee, tel. 631 6471
Vladimir VELMAN, b. 25 Sept. 1945, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1970, civil engineer
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Foreign Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6461
Toomas Vilosius, b. 5 May 1951, Tallinn
University of Tartu 1977, physician
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Social Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6491
European Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6463
Rein VOOG, b. 2 Nov. 1964, Tallinn
Tallinn Technical University 1989, economist
Estonian Reform Party Faction (ERP), tel. 631 6577
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421
Valentina VÕSSOTSKAJA, b. 28 May 1944, Baku
Aserbaijan State Petroleum Academy 1967,
engineer-technologist, Cand. of Chemistry
United People’s Party of Estonia Faction (UPPE), tel. 631 6640
Cultural Affairs Committee, tel. 631 6481
Harri ÕUNAPUU, b. 2 Feb. 1947, Sangaste v.
Estonian Agricultural University 1971, agronomist
Estonian Centre Party Faction (ECeP), tel. 631 6637
Finance Committee, tel. 631 6421