General information
The Estonian Constitution enshrines the principle that our country is founded on liberty, justice, and the rule of law. This wording is not accidental. I have liberal views, and I aim to make sure that our freedoms are not restricted unjustly. Every resident of Estonia, regardless of their social background or place of residence, must have equal opportunities for self-realisation.
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Phone:
+372 631 6453
Seniority in days:
780
Date of birth:
01.10.1974
Place of birth:
Viljandi
Family:
Divorced, one child
Education:
Viljandi Johann Köler Secondary School No. 4 1993;
University of Tartu, History, Law 2001 (equivalent to Master’s degree) 1996–1998.
University of Tartu, History, Law 2001 (equivalent to Master’s degree) 1996–1998.
Career:
Viljandi city secretary 2001–2003, 2005–2007;
self-employed 2003–2007;
adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2004–2005;
legal adviser to the Minister of Justice 2007–2014;
legal adviser to the Minister of the Interior 2014–2015;
legal adviser to the Minister of Public Administration 2015–2016;
Mayor of Viljandi 2017–2024;
Minister of Justice 2024.
self-employed 2003–2007;
adviser to the Minister of Foreign Affairs 2004–2005;
legal adviser to the Minister of Justice 2007–2014;
legal adviser to the Minister of the Interior 2014–2015;
legal adviser to the Minister of Public Administration 2015–2016;
Mayor of Viljandi 2017–2024;
Minister of Justice 2024.
Party affiliation:
Estonian Reform Party 2004–, Member of the Board.
Membership in representative bodies:
15th Riigikogu 2024– (Chairman of the Social Affairs Committee 2024–2025, Chairman of the Legal Affairs Committee 2025– );
Viljandi City Council 2005–2013, 2015–2017, 2025–, also elected in 2017 and 2021.
Viljandi City Council 2005–2013, 2015–2017, 2025–, also elected in 2017 and 2021.
Other activities:
Jaan Tõnisson Institute 1995, History.
Rural Development Foundation, Member of Supervisory Board 2024–2025;
Viljandi County Association of Local Authorities, Member of Board 2017–2024;
Academy of Liberalism;
EELC Kolga-Jaani Congregation
Rural Development Foundation, Member of Supervisory Board 2024–2025;
Viljandi County Association of Local Authorities, Member of Board 2017–2024;
Academy of Liberalism;
EELC Kolga-Jaani Congregation
Hobbies:
history, literature, sports, fishing.