Jürgen Ligi
Estonian politician (born 1959) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jürgen Ligi (born 16 July 1959) is an Estonian politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and a member and the vice-chairman of the liberal Reform Party. He was Minister of Education and Research in Taavi Rõivas' cabinet from 9 April 2015 to 12 September 2016.[1] Previously, Ligi has served as the Minister of Defence from 2005 to 2007 and as the Minister of Finance from 2009 to 2014.
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Jürgen Ligi | |
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Minister of Finance | |
Assumed office 23 July 2024 | |
Prime Minister | Kristen Michal |
Preceded by | Mart Võrklaev |
Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 12 September 2016 – 23 November 2016 | |
Prime Minister | Taavi Rõivas |
Preceded by | Marina Kaljurand |
Succeeded by | Sven Mikser |
Minister of Education and Research | |
In office 9 April 2015 – 12 September 2016 | |
Prime Minister | Taavi Rõivas |
Preceded by | Jevgeni Ossinovski |
Succeeded by | Maris Lauri |
Minister of Finance | |
In office 3 June 2009 – 3 November 2014 | |
Prime Minister | Andrus Ansip Taavi Rõivas |
Preceded by | Ivari Padar |
Succeeded by | Maris Lauri |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 10 October 2005 – 5 April 2007 | |
Prime Minister | Andrus Ansip |
Preceded by | Jaak Jõerüüt |
Succeeded by | Jaak Aaviksoo |
Personal details | |
Born | (1959-07-16) 16 July 1959 (age 65) Tartu, Estonia |
Political party | Reform Party |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Tartu |
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