Kadri Simson (née Must, born 22 January 1977) is an Estonian politician from the Centre Party, European Commissioner for Energy in the von der Leyen Commission since 1 December 2019.
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Kadri Simson | |
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.jpg) Simson in 2024 | |
| European Commissioner for Energy | |
| Assumed office 1 December 2019 | |
| President | Ursula von der Leyen |
| Preceded by | Miguel Arias Cañete |
| Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure | |
| In office 23 November 2016 – 29 April 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Jüri Ratas |
| Preceded by | Kristen Michal |
| Succeeded by | Taavi Aas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kadri Must 22 January 1977 Tartu, Estonia |
| Political party | Centre Party |
| Other political affiliations | Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party |
| Education | University of Tartu University College London |
Early life
Simson graduated from Tartu 10th Middle School in 1995, Tartu University in 2000, (majoring in history).[1] She holds an MA in Political Science from University College London (2003).[2] Simson was a board member of the NGO Institute of Recent Studies.[3]
Political career
Simson has been a member of the Estonian Center Party since 1995. She worked as an advisor to the Tallinn City Government in 1999, later Tallinn Mayor between 2001 and 2002.[4] Simson served as chairwoman of the Pärnumaa region from 2011 until 2021.[5]
In 2015, Simson failed to challenge party leader Edgar Savisaar for his role after an almost uninterrupted 25-year tenure. Savisaar won the vote of 541 delegates, to Simson's 486, from a total of 1,051.[6]
Personal life
Between 6 June 2008 and February 2015, Simson was married to journalist Priit Simson.[7] Afterwards, she began a relationship with former chairman of HKScan Estonia, Teet Soorm.[8]
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