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Henn Põlluaas
Estonian politician (born 1960) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henn Põlluaas (born 16 February 1960) is an Estonian politician and the President of the Riigikogu since April 2019 to March 2021.[1][2] He was also the mayor of Saue from 2012 until 2015 when he was elected to the parliament.[3] He has been the vice-chairman of the Conservative People's Party since 2017. In June 2021, Põlluaas was announced as the Conservative People's Party candidate in the 2021 Estonian presidential election.[4]
Quick Facts Member of the Riigikogu, President of the Riigikogu ...
Henn Põlluaas | |
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![]() Põlluaas in 2015 | |
Member of the Riigikogu | |
Assumed office 30 March 2015 | |
President of the Riigikogu | |
In office 4 April 2019 – 18 March 2021 | |
Preceded by | Eiki Nestor |
Succeeded by | Jüri Ratas |
Mayor of Saue | |
In office 2012–2015 | |
Preceded by | Harry Pajundi |
Succeeded by | Tõnu Urva |
Personal details | |
Born | (1960-02-16) 16 February 1960 (age 64) Tallinn, Estonia |
Political party | Conservative People's Party (2012–2024) Nationalists and Conservatives (2024–) |
Alma mater | Tallinn University |
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When he was elected the President of the Riigikogu, he immediately ordered two European Union flags in the main reception hall of the parliament to be removed.[5] After he lost the position in March 2021, the EU flags were restored.[6]