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Kristen Michal
Estonian politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kristen Michal (born 12 July 1975) is an Estonian politician. A member of the Estonian Reform Party, he was the minister of economic affairs and infrastructure in Taavi Rõivas' cabinet between 9 April 2015 and 22 November 2016. Previously, Michal served as the minister of justice from 2011 to 2012.[1]
Quick Facts Minister of Climate, Prime Minister ...
Kristen Michal | |
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Michal in 2021 | |
Minister of Climate | |
Assumed office 17 April 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Kaja Kallas |
Preceded by | Madis Kallas |
Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure | |
In office 9 April 2015 – 23 November 2016 | |
Prime Minister | Taavi Rõivas |
Preceded by | Urve Palo |
Succeeded by | Kadri Simson |
Minister of Justice | |
In office 6 April 2011 – 10 December 2012 | |
Prime Minister | Andrus Ansip |
Preceded by | Rein Lang |
Succeeded by | Hanno Pevkur |
Member of the Riigikogu | |
In office 12 May 2004 – 17 April 2023 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1975-07-02) 2 July 1975 (age 49) Tallinn, Estonia |
Political party | Estonian Reform Party (1996–present) |
Alma mater | Academy Nord |
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Michal was sworn in as Minister of Climate in the third cabinet of Kaja Kallas on 17 April 2023.[2][3][4]