General information
In my life, I have always been guided by the principle that all people, regardless of their gender, nationality or age, must be helped and valued. In the Riigikogu, I wish to continue work in the name of increasing the welfare of every person and returning our population to the path of growth. Estonia needs a policy that unites the society and takes our country forward, and where participatory democracy and a good listening skill are good practice.
Electoral district:
Seniority in days:
4803
Date of birth:
02.07.1978
Place of birth:
Tallinn
Family:
Married, four children
Education:
Tallinn Nõmme Upper Secondary School 1996;
Tallinn University of Technology, business administration 2000, Master of Economics 2002, doctoral studies in public administration 2007–;
University of Tartu, Institute of Law, law 2005
Tallinn University of Technology, business administration 2000, Master of Economics 2002, doctoral studies in public administration 2007–;
University of Tartu, Institute of Law, law 2005
Career:
ANR Amer Nielsen Eesti OÜ, market researcher 1996–1998;
Construction Scientific Research Institute, analyst, 1997–1999;
Sampo Eesti Kindlustus (insurance company), sales representative 1999–2000;
OÜ Värvilised (car maintenance), Chair of Board 1999–2002;
Estonian Basketball Association, Youth Basketball Manager 2001–2002;
Tallinn City Office, Economic Adviser 2002–2003;
Deputy Mayor of Tallinn 2003–2004 and 2005, Mayor 2005–2007;
Prime Minister 2016–2021
Construction Scientific Research Institute, analyst, 1997–1999;
Sampo Eesti Kindlustus (insurance company), sales representative 1999–2000;
OÜ Värvilised (car maintenance), Chair of Board 1999–2002;
Estonian Basketball Association, Youth Basketball Manager 2001–2002;
Tallinn City Office, Economic Adviser 2002–2003;
Deputy Mayor of Tallinn 2003–2004 and 2005, Mayor 2005–2007;
Prime Minister 2016–2021
Party affiliation:
Estonian Centre Party 2000–2024;
Isamaa 2024–
Isamaa 2024–
Membership in representative bodies:
Elected to European Parliament 2024;
11th, 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Vice-President 2007–2016), 14th Riigikogu (President 2021–2023);
15th Riigikogu (Vice-President);
Tallinn City Council 2021–, also elected 2005, 2009 and 2013
11th, 12th and 13th Riigikogu (Vice-President 2007–2016), 14th Riigikogu (President 2021–2023);
15th Riigikogu (Vice-President);
Tallinn City Council 2021–, also elected 2005, 2009 and 2013
Awards:
Order of the National Coat of Arms, 2nd Class 2021;
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy 2018;
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau of the Netherlands 2018;
Order of the Three Stars of Latvia, 2nd Class 2019;
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise of Ukraine, 2nd degree 2022
Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy 2018;
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Orange-Nassau of the Netherlands 2018;
Order of the Three Stars of Latvia, 2nd Class 2019;
Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise of Ukraine, 2nd degree 2022
Other activities:
Union of Capitals of the European Union, President 2006–2007;
Estonian Basketball Association, Member of Board 2006–2012, President 2012–2016;
Tallinn Pirita Administrative Council 2007–2009;
Tallinn Cathedral Christian Culture and Ethical Values Study and Conference Centre Foundation 2007–2011;
University of Tartu, Advisory Board 2008–2011;
NGO Perega Koos (Together With Family), Member of Board 2011–;
articles in the media
Estonian Basketball Association, Member of Board 2006–2012, President 2012–2016;
Tallinn Pirita Administrative Council 2007–2009;
Tallinn Cathedral Christian Culture and Ethical Values Study and Conference Centre Foundation 2007–2011;
University of Tartu, Advisory Board 2008–2011;
NGO Perega Koos (Together With Family), Member of Board 2011–;
articles in the media
Hobbies:
reading, hiking, sports