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Kaja Kallas' Third Cabinet
The third cabinet of Kaja Kallas is the current cabinet of Estonia. The cabinet was sworn into office on 17 April 2023 following the 2023 parliamentary election. Background In the aftermath of the 2023 Estonian parliamentary election, the Reform Party increased their number of seats, and incumbent prime minister Kaja Kallas Kaja Kallas (; born 18 June 1977) is an Estonian politician who has been serving as the prime minister of Estonia since 2021. The leader of the Reform Party since 2018, she was a Member of Parliament from 2019 to 2021, and previously between 2 ... opted to open coalition negotiations with Estonia 200 and the Social Democrats on 7 March 2023. The decision was predicted by observers, who saw the possibility of a Reform–Estonia 200–SDE coalition as the most likely outcome of the election. On 7 April, Lauri Läänemets, the leader of SDE, confirmed that the three parties had come to an agreement, and Kallas revealed the composition of her incoming ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia
Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Lake Peipus and Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,200 other islands and islets on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea, covering a total area of . The capital city Tallinn and Tartu are the two largest urban areas of the country. The Estonian language is the autochthonous and the official language of Estonia; it is the first language of the majority of its population, as well as the world's second most spoken Finnic language. The land of what is now modern Estonia has been inhabited by '' Homo sapiens'' since at least 9,000 BC. The medieval indigenous population of Estonia was one of the last " pagan" civilisations in Europe to adopt Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prime Minister Of Estonia
The Prime Minister of Estonia ( Estonian: ''peaminister'') is the head of government of the Republic of Estonia. The prime minister is nominated by the president after appropriate consultations with the parliamentary factions and confirmed by the parliament (''Riigikogu''). In case of disagreement, the Parliament can reject the president's nomination and choose their own candidate. In practice, since the prime minister must maintain the confidence of Parliament in order to remain in office, they are usually the leader of the senior partner in the governing coalition. The current prime minister is Kaja Kallas of the Reform Party. She took the office on 26 January 2021 following the resignation of Jüri Ratas. In their role as appointed by the president, the prime minister does not head any specific ministry. Rather, in accordance with the constitution, they supervise of the work of the government. The prime minister's significance and role in the government and their relation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Defence (Estonia)
The Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Estonia ( et, Eesti Vabariigi Kaitseministeerium) and its head, the Minister of Defence (Estonia), Minister of Defence, are responsible for organizing National security, national defence. It is Estonia's ministry of defence. The mission of the Ministry of Defence is to deter attacks against Estonia and ensure that the country is capable of defending itself against external threats. Estonian national defence is based on initial self-defence capability as well as membership in NATO. History 1918-1940 On February 24, 1918, the Estonian Salvation Committee appointed the Estonian Provisional Government, which included Estonia's first Minister of War, Andres Larka. However, right after the creation of the Provisional Government, German occupation of Estonia during World War I, Estonia fell under German occupation. The Estonian Provisional Government restarted its activities on 11 November 1918. In May 1919, the Provisional Government was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kalle Laanet
Kalle Laanet (born 25 September 1965, in Orissaare, Saare County) is Estonian politician and police officer. He is member of XIV Riigikogu. Since 2014 he belongs to Estonian Reform Party. 2002–04 he was police prefect of Tallinn ( et, Tallinna politseiprefekt). 2005–07 he was Minister of the Interior ( et, Eesti siseminister). He has been member of XI, XII, XIII and XIV Riigikogu XIV Riigikogu is the fourteenth and current legislature of Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu). The legislature was elected after 2019 election. Election results Officers Speaker of the Riigikogu: Henn Põlluaas. List of members of the Riigikogu .... 2021-22 he was the Minister of the Defence ( et, Eesti kaitseminister). References {{DEFAULTSORT:Laanet, Kalle 1965 births Living people Ministers of the Interior of Estonia Estonian Reform Party politicians People from Orissaare Members of the Riigikogu, 2007–2011 Members of the Riigikogu, 2011–2015 Members of the Riigikogu, 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Justice (Estonia)
The Estonian Ministry of Justice ( et, Justiitsministeerium) is the Ministry of Justice of Estonia. The Minister of Justice ( et, justiitsminister) is the senior minister at the Ministry of Justice in the Estonian Government. The Ministry is responsible for providing support to the court system and providing legal focus in proposing new laws. Duties and structures Ministry of Justice has following duties and structures: * Prisons (Estonian Department of Prisons) * The Prosecutor's Office * Courts * Patent Office * Estonian Competition Authority * Data Protection Inspectorate * Estonian Forensic Institute * Centre of Registers and Information Systems List of ministers *Jüri Raidla (3 April 1990 – 30 January 1992) *Märt Rask (30 January 1992 – 21 October 1992) *Kaido Kama (21 October 1992 – 23 May 1994) * Urmas Arumäe (2 June 1994 – 8 November 1994) * Jüri Adams (8 November 1994 – 17 April 1995) * Paul Varul (17 April 1995 – 6 November 1995; 6 November 1995 – 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Justice (Estonia)
The Estonian Ministry of Justice ( et, Justiitsministeerium) is the Ministry of Justice of Estonia. The Minister of Justice ( et, justiitsminister) is the senior minister at the Ministry of Justice in the Estonian Government. The Ministry is responsible for providing support to the court system and providing legal focus in proposing new laws. Duties and structures Ministry of Justice has following duties and structures: * Prisons (Estonian Department of Prisons) * The Prosecutor's Office * Courts * Patent Office * Estonian Competition Authority * Data Protection Inspectorate * Estonian Forensic Institute * Centre of Registers and Information Systems List of ministers *Jüri Raidla (3 April 1990 – 30 January 1992) *Märt Rask (30 January 1992 – 21 October 1992) *Kaido Kama (21 October 1992 – 23 May 1994) * Urmas Arumäe (2 June 1994 – 8 November 1994) * Jüri Adams (8 November 1994 – 17 April 1995) * Paul Varul (17 April 1995 – 6 November 1995; 6 November 1995 – 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiit Riisalo
Tiit is predominantly an Estonian masculine given name and occurs, to a lesser extent, as a surname. ;Given name: * Tiit Arge (born 1963), politician * Tiit Helimets (born 1977), ballet dancer *Tiit Haagma (1954–2021), ice yacht sailor and musician (Ruja) *Tiit Härm (born 1946), ballet dancer, ballet master and choreographer *Tiit Helmja (born 1945), rower *Tiit Hennoste (born 1953), linguist *Tiit Käbin (1937–2011), jurist and politician * Tiit Kala (born 1954), politician *Tiit Kaljundi (1946–2008), architect * Tiit Kändler (born 1948), humorist and science journalist * Tiit Kuningas (born 1949), sports journalist *Tiit Kuusik (1911–1990), opera singer *Tiit Kuusmik (born 1950), politician *Tiit Lääne (born 1958), sportsman, sports journalist and politician * Tiit Land (born 1964), biochemist *Tiit Lilleorg (1941–2021), actor *Tiit Made (born 1940), economist, journalist, publicist and politician *Tiit Madisson (1950–2021), dissident, writer and politician * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Economic Affairs And Infrastructure (Estonia)
The Minister of Economic Affairs and Information Technology of Estonia ( et, Majandus- ja infotehnoloogiaminister) is a minister at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications ( et, Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium) in the Estonian Government , image = , date = 24 February 1918 , state = Republic of Estonia , address = Rahukohtu 3, 15161 Tallinn, Estonia , appointed = President of Estonia , leader_title = Prime Minister of Estonia , .... List of Ministers See also * Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications References {{Reflist External linksMinistry of Economic Affairs and Communications Economic Affairs and Infrastructure ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Economic Affairs And Communications
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications ( et, Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium) is a government ministry of Estonia. Its head office is in Tallinn. " Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. Retrieved on 17 January 2012. "Harju 11, Tallinn 15072" Purpose The objectives of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications is to create overall conditions for the growth of the competitiveness of the Estonian economy and its balanced and vital development through the drafting and implementing Estonian economic policy and evaluating its outcomes. * The Ministry develops national development plans in the spheres within its area of government and will ensure their co-ordination with various transnational development plans, organises the funding, implementation and performance evaluation of such plans. * The Ministry will participat ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margus Tsahkna
Margus Tsahkna (born 13 April 1977) is an Estonian politician, one of the leaders of new liberal Estonia 200 party, former leader of the conservative Isamaa party, former Minister of Defence in Jüri Ratas' cabinet and Minister of Social Protection in Taavi Rõivas' second cabinet. Early life Tsahkna was born in Tartu, Estonia. After graduating high school in Tartu in 1995, he studied theology and law at the University of Tartu, from 1996 to 2002 and international law at the University of Toronto, from 1999 to 2000. Political career In 2000, he joined the "Pro Patria" party. From 2001 to 2004 he was chairman of "Noor-Isamaa", the party's youth organisation. From 2001 to 2003 he was a member of Tartu city council. From 2003 to 2006 he was the party's political secretary. After the affiliation of the "Pro Patria" and "Res Publica" parties, to form the "Pro Patria Union, Pro Patria ja Res Publica Liit" party, he was secretary general from 2007 to 2010, and political secretary from 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minister Of Foreign Affairs (Estonia)
, insignia = Coat of arms of Estonia.svg , insigniasize = 80px , department = Ministry of Foreign Affairs , image = File:Urmas Reinsalu 2017-05-25 (cropped).jpg , incumbent = Urmas Reinsalu , incumbentsince = 18 July 2022 , acting = , formation = 24 February 1918 , first = Jaan Poska , website vm.ee The Minister of Foreign Affairs ( et, välisminister) is the senior minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs ( et, Eesti Vabariigi Välisministeerium) in the Estonian Government. The Minister is one of the most important members of the Estonian government, with responsibility for the relations between Estonia and foreign states. The Foreign Minister is chosen by the Prime Minister as a part of the government. The current Foreign Minister is Urmas Reinsalu. Office holders See also *Foreign relations of Estonia References {{Reflist External linksMinistry of Foreign Affairs official web site*https://www.un.org/webcast/ga/61/pdfs/estonia-e.pdf Foreign relations of Es ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ministry Of Foreign Affairs (Estonia)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia ( et, Eesti Vabariigi Välisministeerium) is a Cabinet-level governmental agency in Estonia in charge of conducting and designing Estonian Foreign policy. History The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia was established in 1919 soon after the declaration of independence of Estonia on February 23, 1918. After the occupation of Estonia by the Soviet Union in September 1939 following the Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact in August of the same year. After establishment of the Soviet rule in Estonia, the Estonian diplomatic corps remained in exile and while a national government in exile was eventually established, the diplomatic corps in exile remained a separate institution throughout the Cold War era and the two institutions did not recognize each other. Both the Estonian diplomats and the government in exile promoted and called for Estonian independence abroad. Among the Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs in exile were August Rei (1944-19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
