Prime Minister of Estonia
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The Prime Minister of Estonia (Estonian
: Eesti Vabariigi 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
. In case of disagreement, the Parliament can reject the President's nomination and choose their own candidate. The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the largest party in the ruling coalition. The current Prime Minister is Andrus Ansip
, leader of the Reform Party
.
The activity of the government is directed by the Prime Minister, who is the actual political head of state. He does not head any specific ministry, but is, in accordance with the constitution
, the supervisor of the work of the government. The Prime Minister’s significance and role in the government and his relations with other ministries often depend on the position of the party led by the prime minister in vis-à-vis the coalition partners, and on how much influence the prime minister possesses within his own party. If the prime minister has a strong position within his party, and the government is made up solely of representatives of that party, he can enjoy considerable authority. In all crucial national questions, however, the final word rests with Riigikogu
as the legislative power.
.
Under Estonia's 1920 constitution, the head of government was called the State Elder
(riigivanem), who was also head of state. This system was a radically parliamentary system
because the State Elder could be dismissed by the Parliament with a simple majority. Moreover, the State Elder was not the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, nor could he ratify laws or dissolve Parliament. The dissolution of Parliament was only possible through a referendum (see, for example, Seppo Zetterberg, "A History of Estonia" / Viron historia. 3rd edition. Helsinki: The Finnish Literary Society / Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura, 2007, pages 524-525). Under a new constitution passed by plebiscite in 1933, the position of Prime Minister was recreated as head of government in 1934 in a more presidential system
. Under this constitution, the President could appoint and dismiss the Prime Minister and Cabinet, veto laws, give decrees (statutes) and dissolve Parliament (see Zetterberg 2007, pages 558-559). The sitting State Elder, Konstantin Päts
, appointed himself to the position of Prime Minister and in this position was then able to suspend elections for Elder of State and for the Estonian Parliament. He remained Prime Minister, declaring himself "President-Regent
", until 1938, when elections were held under a new constitution and he was elected President.
The first two governments were Country Councils (Maapäeva or Maanõukogu valitsused); the next five were appointed by the directly-elected Constituent Assembly (Asutav Kogu).
TE - Estonian Labor Party (Eesti Tööerakond)
RE - Estonian Peoples Party (Eesti Rahvaerakond)
ESDTP - Estonian Social Democratic Workers Party /Eesti Sotsiaaldemokraatiline Partei; since 1925 ESTP - Estonian Socialist Workers Party (eesti Sotsialistlik Tööliste Partei
AS - Settlers party (Asunikud ...)
KRE Christian Peoples Party (Kristlik Rahvaerakond)
RVP - National Liberal Party (Rahvuslik Vabameelne Partei)
MAJA - Union of the Real Estate Owners Societies (Üleriiklik Majaomanike Seltside Liit)
ÜPE - United Peasants Party (Ühinenud Põllumeeste erakond), former and later PK+AS
RKE - National Centre Party (Rahvuslik Keskerakond), former RE+TE+KRE+MAJA
Governments of:
1-2 - I Riigikogu
3-6 - II Riigikogu
7-10 - III Riigikogu
11-13 - IV Riigikogu
14-17 - V Riigikogu
assumed the duties of Prime Minister of his behalf. Though appointed, Birk never assumed office. Was acting Prime Minister from 29 July to 30 July 1920. State Elder since December. Was acting Prime Minister from 21 April 1938 to 9 May 1938. Appointment declared illegal by the Estonian Electoral College convened on 20 April 1944.
Estonian language
Estonian is the official language of Estonia, spoken by about 1.1 million people in Estonia and tens of thousands in various émigré communities...
: Eesti Vabariigi Peaminister) is the head of government
Head of government
Head of government is the chief officer of the executive branch of a government, often presiding over a cabinet. In a parliamentary system, the head of government is often styled prime minister, chief minister, premier, etc...
of the Republic of Estonia. The prime minister is nominated by the President
President of Estonia
The President of the Republic is the head of state of the Republic of Estonia.Estonia is a parliamentary republic, therefore President is mainly a symbolic figure and holds no executive power. The President has to suspend his membership in any political party for his term in office...
after appropriate consultations with the parliamentary factions and confirmed by the Parliament
Riigikogu
The Riigikogu is the unicameral parliament of Estonia. All important state-related questions pass through the Riigikogu...
. In case of disagreement, the Parliament can reject the President's nomination and choose their own candidate. The Prime Minister is usually the leader of the largest party in the ruling coalition. The current Prime Minister is Andrus Ansip
Andrus Ansip
Andrus Ansip is the current Prime Minister of Estonia, and chairman of the market liberal Estonian Reform Party .-Early life and career:...
, leader of the Reform Party
Estonian Reform Party
The Estonian Reform Party is a centre-right, free market liberal party in Estonia. It is led by Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, and has 33 members in the 101-member Riigikogu, making it the largest party in the legislature...
.
The activity of the government is directed by the Prime Minister, who is the actual political head of state. He does not head any specific ministry, but is, in accordance with the constitution
Constitution of Estonia
The Constitution of Estonia is the fundamental law of the Republic of Estonia and establishes the state order as that of a democratic republic where the supreme power is vested in its citizens. It was adopted in a freely elected Estonian Constituent Assembly on 15 June 1920 and came into force on...
, the supervisor of the work of the government. The Prime Minister’s significance and role in the government and his relations with other ministries often depend on the position of the party led by the prime minister in vis-à-vis the coalition partners, and on how much influence the prime minister possesses within his own party. If the prime minister has a strong position within his party, and the government is made up solely of representatives of that party, he can enjoy considerable authority. In all crucial national questions, however, the final word rests with Riigikogu
Riigikogu
The Riigikogu is the unicameral parliament of Estonia. All important state-related questions pass through the Riigikogu...
as the legislative power.
History
Estonia was governed by a Prime Minister during the first two years (1918–1920) of its independence after the collapse of the Russian EmpireRussian Empire
The Russian Empire was a state that existed from 1721 until the Russian Revolution of 1917. It was the successor to the Tsardom of Russia and the predecessor of the Soviet Union...
.
Under Estonia's 1920 constitution, the head of government was called the State Elder
State Elder of Estonia
The Head of State of Estonia was the official title of the Estonian head of state and head of government from 1920 to 1937...
(riigivanem), who was also head of state. This system was a radically parliamentary system
Parliamentary system
A parliamentary system is a system of government in which the ministers of the executive branch get their democratic legitimacy from the legislature and are accountable to that body, such that the executive and legislative branches are intertwined....
because the State Elder could be dismissed by the Parliament with a simple majority. Moreover, the State Elder was not the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, nor could he ratify laws or dissolve Parliament. The dissolution of Parliament was only possible through a referendum (see, for example, Seppo Zetterberg, "A History of Estonia" / Viron historia. 3rd edition. Helsinki: The Finnish Literary Society / Suomalaisen Kirjallisuuden Seura, 2007, pages 524-525). Under a new constitution passed by plebiscite in 1933, the position of Prime Minister was recreated as head of government in 1934 in a more presidential system
Presidential system
A presidential system is a system of government where an executive branch exists and presides separately from the legislature, to which it is not responsible and which cannot, in normal circumstances, dismiss it....
. Under this constitution, the President could appoint and dismiss the Prime Minister and Cabinet, veto laws, give decrees (statutes) and dissolve Parliament (see Zetterberg 2007, pages 558-559). The sitting State Elder, Konstantin Päts
Konstantin Päts
Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 was the most influential politician of interwar Estonia. He was one of the first Estonians to become active in politics and started an almost 40-year political rivalry with Jaan Tõnisson, first through journalism with his newspaper Teataja, later through politics...
, appointed himself to the position of Prime Minister and in this position was then able to suspend elections for Elder of State and for the Estonian Parliament. He remained Prime Minister, declaring himself "President-Regent
Riigihoidja
Riigihoidja was the name of the office of the head of state and head of government of Estonia from 3 September 1937 to 24 April 1938. The only person to hold this position was Konstantin Päts, five time former State Elder...
", until 1938, when elections were held under a new constitution and he was elected President.
1918 to 1920
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party | Coalition |
| 1 | Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 was the most influential politician of interwar Estonia. He was one of the first Estonians to become active in politics and started an almost 40-year political rivalry with Jaan Tõnisson, first through journalism with his newspaper Teataja, later through politics... |
24 February 1918 | 26 November 1918 | Union of Rural People | Non-party big coalition |
| 26 November 1918 | 8 May 1919 | Union of Rural People | Non-party big coalition | ||
| 2 | Otto August Strandman Otto Strandman Otto August Strandman VR III/1 was an Estonian politician, who served as Prime Minister and State Elder of Estonia . He was one of the leaders of the centre-left Estonian Labour Party, that saw its biggest support after the 1919 and 1920 elections... |
8 May 1919 | 18 November 1919 | Estonian Labor Party | ESDTP+TE+RE |
| 3 | Jaan Tõnisson Jaan Tõnisson Jaan Tõnisson VR I/3, II/3 and III/1 was an Estonian statesman, serving as the Prime Minister of Estonia twice during 1919 to 1920 and as the Foreign Minister of Estonia from 1931 to 1932.-Early life:... |
18 November 1919 | 28 July 1920 | Estonian People's Party Estonian People's Party The Estonian People's Party was a centre-right political party in Estonia. Its predecessor, the Estonian Popular Progress Party was founded by Jaan Tõnisson in 1905 as one of the first Estonian political parties. After the Revolution of 1905, it remained the only legal political party in Estonia... |
ESDTP+TE+RE |
| 4 | Ado Birk | 28 July 1920 | 30 July 1920 | Estonian People's Party Estonian People's Party The Estonian People's Party was a centre-right political party in Estonia. Its predecessor, the Estonian Popular Progress Party was founded by Jaan Tõnisson in 1905 as one of the first Estonian political parties. After the Revolution of 1905, it remained the only legal political party in Estonia... |
TE+RE+KRE |
| (3) | Jaan Tõnisson (2nd time) | 30 July 1920 | 26 October 1920 | Estonian People's Party Estonian People's Party The Estonian People's Party was a centre-right political party in Estonia. Its predecessor, the Estonian Popular Progress Party was founded by Jaan Tõnisson in 1905 as one of the first Estonian political parties. After the Revolution of 1905, it remained the only legal political party in Estonia... |
RE |
| 5 | Ants Piip Ants Piip Ants Piip VR III/1 was an Estonian lawyer, diplomat and politician.-Education:Piip studied at the Teachers' Seminar in Kuldīga , now in Latvia... |
26 October 1920 | 25 January 1921 | Estonian Labor Party | TE |
The first two governments were Country Councils (Maapäeva or Maanõukogu valitsused); the next five were appointed by the directly-elected Constituent Assembly (Asutav Kogu).
1920 to 1934
The head of government was called the "State Elder" (Riigivanem). He was the head of the cabinet and was elected by parliament as well as depending on it. Thus he was closer to a PM, although he had some responsibilities of a president as well. A specific president did not exist; presidential functions were shared between the State Elder and the speaker of the parliament. A government could be, as in 1919-1920, and sometimes was, put into office by a simple majority vote with even less than an absolute majority, and could be removed in the same way.| # | Name | Took office | Left office | Party | Coalition |
| 1 | Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 was the most influential politician of interwar Estonia. He was one of the first Estonians to become active in politics and started an almost 40-year political rivalry with Jaan Tõnisson, first through journalism with his newspaper Teataja, later through politics... |
25 January 1921 | 21 November 1922 | Farmers Unions | TE+PK+RE+KRE |
| 2 | Juhan Kukk Juhan Kukk Juhan ' Kukk VR III/1 was an Estonian politician.... |
21 November 1922 | 2 August 1923 | Estonian Labor Party | TE+PK (+RE) |
| 3 | Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 was the most influential politician of interwar Estonia. He was one of the first Estonians to become active in politics and started an almost 40-year political rivalry with Jaan Tõnisson, first through journalism with his newspaper Teataja, later through politics... |
2 August 1923 | 26 March 1924 | Farmers Unions | PK+TE+RE+KRE |
| 4 | Friedrich Karl Akel Friedrich Akel Friedrich Karl Akel was an Estonian diplomat and politician, a member of the International Olympic Committee., and Head of State of Estonia in 1924.... |
26 March 1924 | 16 December 1924 | Christian People's Party Christian People's Party Christian People's Party is a name or former name of several European and Latin American Christian Democratic parties including:* the Christian People's Party * the Christian Democratic Party * Christian People's Party... |
TE+RE+KRE |
| 5 | Jüri Jaakson Jüri Jaakson Jüri Jaakson VR III/1 was an Estonian businessman and politician.... |
16 December 1924 | 15 December 1925 | Estonian Peoples Party | PK+ESDTP+TE+RE+KRE |
| 6 | Jaan Teemant Jaan Teemant Jaan Teemant was an Estonian lawyer and politician.Teemant studied in H. Treffner's Private High School. In 1901 he graduated from the Department of Law the St. Petersburg University. He was a solicitor in Tallinn. In 1904–1905 was a member of the Tallinn Municipal Council... |
15 December 1925 | 23 July 1926 | Farmers Unions | PK+TE+KRE+AS+RVP |
| 7 | Jaan Teemant Jaan Teemant Jaan Teemant was an Estonian lawyer and politician.Teemant studied in H. Treffner's Private High School. In 1901 he graduated from the Department of Law the St. Petersburg University. He was a solicitor in Tallinn. In 1904–1905 was a member of the Tallinn Municipal Council... |
23 July 1926 | 4 March 1927 | Farmers Unions | PK+AS+RE+KRE+MAJA |
| 8 | Jaan Teemant Jaan Teemant Jaan Teemant was an Estonian lawyer and politician.Teemant studied in H. Treffner's Private High School. In 1901 he graduated from the Department of Law the St. Petersburg University. He was a solicitor in Tallinn. In 1904–1905 was a member of the Tallinn Municipal Council... |
4 March 1927 | 9 December 1927 | Farmers Unions | PK+AS+RE+KRE+MAJA |
| 9 | Jaan Tõnisson Jaan Tõnisson Jaan Tõnisson VR I/3, II/3 and III/1 was an Estonian statesman, serving as the Prime Minister of Estonia twice during 1919 to 1920 and as the Foreign Minister of Estonia from 1931 to 1932.-Early life:... |
9 December 1927 | 4 December 1928 | Estonian Peoples Party | PK+AS+TE+RE |
| 10 | August Rei August Rei August Rei VR III/1 was an Estonian Social Democratic politician. He was born in Pilistvere, Kõo Parish, Viljandi County.- Education :... |
4 December 1928 | 9 July 1929 | Estonian Socialist Workers Party | ESTP+AS+TE+KRE |
| 11 | Otto August Strandman Otto Strandman Otto August Strandman VR III/1 was an Estonian politician, who served as Prime Minister and State Elder of Estonia . He was one of the leaders of the centre-left Estonian Labour Party, that saw its biggest support after the 1919 and 1920 elections... |
9 July 1929 | 12 February 1931 | Estonian Labor Party | PK+AS+TE+RE+KRE |
| 12 | Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 was the most influential politician of interwar Estonia. He was one of the first Estonians to become active in politics and started an almost 40-year political rivalry with Jaan Tõnisson, first through journalism with his newspaper Teataja, later through politics... |
12 February 1931 | 19 February 1932 | Farmers Unions | ESTP+PK+RE+MAJA |
| 13 | Jaan Teemant Jaan Teemant Jaan Teemant was an Estonian lawyer and politician.Teemant studied in H. Treffner's Private High School. In 1901 he graduated from the Department of Law the St. Petersburg University. He was a solicitor in Tallinn. In 1904–1905 was a member of the Tallinn Municipal Council... |
19 February 1932 | 19 July 1932 | Farmers Unions | PK+AS+TE+RE |
| 14 | Karl August Einbund Kaarel Eenpalu Kaarel Eenpalu was an Estonian journalist, politician and head of state.- Education :... |
19 July 1932 | 1 November 1932 | United Peasants Party | ÜPE+RKE |
| 15 | Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 was the most influential politician of interwar Estonia. He was one of the first Estonians to become active in politics and started an almost 40-year political rivalry with Jaan Tõnisson, first through journalism with his newspaper Teataja, later through politics... |
1 November 1932 | 18 May 1933 | United Peasants Party | Non-party |
| 16 | Jaan Tõnisson Jaan Tõnisson Jaan Tõnisson VR I/3, II/3 and III/1 was an Estonian statesman, serving as the Prime Minister of Estonia twice during 1919 to 1920 and as the Foreign Minister of Estonia from 1931 to 1932.-Early life:... |
18 May 1933 | 21 October 1933 | National Centre Party | RKE+AS (+ PK internal opposition) |
| 17 | Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 was the most influential politician of interwar Estonia. He was one of the first Estonians to become active in politics and started an almost 40-year political rivalry with Jaan Tõnisson, first through journalism with his newspaper Teataja, later through politics... |
21 October 1933 | 24 January 1934 | United Peasants Party | Non-party |
Legend
PK - Farmers Unions (Põllumeeste Kogud)TE - Estonian Labor Party (Eesti Tööerakond)
RE - Estonian Peoples Party (Eesti Rahvaerakond)
ESDTP - Estonian Social Democratic Workers Party /Eesti Sotsiaaldemokraatiline Partei; since 1925 ESTP - Estonian Socialist Workers Party (eesti Sotsialistlik Tööliste Partei
AS - Settlers party (Asunikud ...)
KRE Christian Peoples Party (Kristlik Rahvaerakond)
RVP - National Liberal Party (Rahvuslik Vabameelne Partei)
MAJA - Union of the Real Estate Owners Societies (Üleriiklik Majaomanike Seltside Liit)
ÜPE - United Peasants Party (Ühinenud Põllumeeste erakond), former and later PK+AS
RKE - National Centre Party (Rahvuslik Keskerakond), former RE+TE+KRE+MAJA
Governments of:
1-2 - I Riigikogu
3-6 - II Riigikogu
7-10 - III Riigikogu
11-13 - IV Riigikogu
14-17 - V Riigikogu
1934 to 1937
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
| (1) | Konstantin Päts (2nd Time) | 24 January 1934 | 3 September 1937 | Non-party |
1938 to 1944
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party |
| 6 | Kaarel Eenpalu Kaarel Eenpalu Kaarel Eenpalu was an Estonian journalist, politician and head of state.- Education :... |
9 May 1938 (acting since 21 April 1938) | 12 October 1939 | Non-party |
| 7 | Jüri Uluots Jüri Uluots Jüri Uluots was an Estonian prime minister, journalist, prominent attorney and distinguished Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Tartu.... |
12 October 1939 | 21 June 1940 | Non-party |
| 8 | Johannes Vares Johannes Vares Johannes Vares , commonly known as Johannes Vares Barbarus, was an Estonian poet, doctor, and politician.Vares was born in Heimtali, now in Pärsti Parish, Viljandi County, and educated at Pärnu Gymnasium... |
21 June 1940 | 25 August 1940 | Estonian Communist Party |
| Otto Tief Otto Tief Otto Tief was a lawyer, an Estonian military commander during the Estonian War of Independence and a politician. He was Acting Prime Minister of the last government of Estonia before Soviet troops occupied Estonia in 1944... (acting) |
18 September 1944 | 12 January 1953 | Non-party |
1991 to present
| # | Name | Took Office | Left Office | Party | Coalition |
| Edgar Savisaar Edgar Savisaar Edgar Savisaar , is an Estonian politician, one of the founding members of Popular Front of Estonia and the leader of the Centre Party. He has served as the acting Prime Minister of Estonia, Minister of Internal affairs and Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications... (acting) |
20 August 1991 | 29 January 1992 | Popular Front of Estonia | ||
| Tiit Vähi Tiit Vähi Tiit Vähi is an Estonian politician, Prime Minister of Estonia from 1995 to 1997, and acting Prime Minister for several months during 1992 under the transitional government.... (acting) |
29 January 1992 | 21 October 1992 | (none) | ||
| 9 | Mart Laar Mart Laar Mart Laar is an Estonian statesman, historian and a founding member of the Foundation for the Investigation of Communist Crimes. He was the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1992 to 1994 and from 1999 to 2002, and is the leader of the conservative party Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica... |
21 October 1992 | 8 November 1994 | Pro Patria Union | Pro Patria, ERSP, Moderates |
| 10 | Andres Tarand Andres Tarand Andres Tarand , is an Estonian politician and former Member of the European Parliament for the Social Democratic Party, part of the Party of European Socialists between 2004 and 2009. Tarand also served as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1994 to 1995.Born in Tallinn, Tarand graduated from the... |
8 November 1994 | 17 April 1995 | (none) | Pro Patria, ERSP, Moderates |
| 11 | Tiit Vähi (2nd time) | 17 April 1995 | 6 November 1995 | Estonian Coalition Party Estonian Coalition Party Estonian Coalition Party was an Estonian centrist/centre-right liberal political party. Founded in 1991 by Tiit Vähi, it disbanded in 2001. The party was an observing member of Liberal International from 1998 on. It had a contacts with parties like Latvian Way and participated in the ruling... |
Coalition Party & Country People's Party, Centre Estonian Centre Party The Estonian Centre Party is a centrist, social liberal party in Estonia. Keskerakond is a member of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party. It has the largest membership of an Estonian party, with over 12 000 members.... |
| (11) | Tiit Vähi (3rd time) | 6 November 1995 | 17 March 1997 | Estonian Coalition Party Estonian Coalition Party Estonian Coalition Party was an Estonian centrist/centre-right liberal political party. Founded in 1991 by Tiit Vähi, it disbanded in 2001. The party was an observing member of Liberal International from 1998 on. It had a contacts with parties like Latvian Way and participated in the ruling... |
Coalition Party & Country People's Party, Reform Estonian Reform Party The Estonian Reform Party is a centre-right, free market liberal party in Estonia. It is led by Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, and has 33 members in the 101-member Riigikogu, making it the largest party in the legislature... (left coalition in November 1996) |
| 12 | Mart Siimann Mart Siimann Mart Siimann was the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1997 to 1999. Since 2001, he has been the president of the Estonian Olympic Committee.... |
17 March 1997 | 25 March 1999 | Estonian Coalition Party | Coalition Party & Country People's Party |
| (9) | Mart Laar (2nd time) | 25 March 1999 | 28 January 2002 | Pro Patria Union | Pro Patria, Reform, Moderates |
| 13 | Siim Kallas Siim Kallas Siim Kallas is an Estonian politician, currently serving as European Commissioner for Transport. He is also one of five vice-presidents of the 27-member Barroso Commission... |
28 January 2002 | 10 April 2003 | Estonian Reform Party Estonian Reform Party The Estonian Reform Party is a centre-right, free market liberal party in Estonia. It is led by Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, and has 33 members in the 101-member Riigikogu, making it the largest party in the legislature... |
Reform, Centre |
| 14 | Juhan Parts Juhan Parts Juhan Parts is an Estonian politician who was Prime Minister of Estonia from 2003 to 2005. He was chairman of the Res Publica Party for a time. Since 5 April 2007 he is the Minister of Economy and Communication in Andrus Ansip's second government... |
10 April 2003 | 12 April 2005 | Res Publica Res Publica Party Res Publica Party was a political party in Estonia that self-identified as conservative and therefore member of IDU, but considering its vague platform for 2003 election, the genuineness of this ideology is disputed... |
Res Publica, Reform, People's Union People's Union of Estonia The People's Union of Estonia is a political party in Estonia, currently led by Margo Miljand.In the 2003 parliamentary election, the party collected 64,463 votes, which made 13.0% share of all votes and 13 mandates out of 101. In 2007's election, this dropped to 39,211 votes , and six seats in... |
| 15 | Andrus Ansip Andrus Ansip Andrus Ansip is the current Prime Minister of Estonia, and chairman of the market liberal Estonian Reform Party .-Early life and career:... |
12 April 2005 | 5 April 2007 | Estonian Reform Party Estonian Reform Party The Estonian Reform Party is a centre-right, free market liberal party in Estonia. It is led by Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, and has 33 members in the 101-member Riigikogu, making it the largest party in the legislature... |
Reform, Centre, People's Union |
| (15) | Andrus Ansip Andrus Ansip Andrus Ansip is the current Prime Minister of Estonia, and chairman of the market liberal Estonian Reform Party .-Early life and career:... (2nd time) |
5 April 2007 | 4 April 2011 | Estonian Reform Party Estonian Reform Party The Estonian Reform Party is a centre-right, free market liberal party in Estonia. It is led by Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, and has 33 members in the 101-member Riigikogu, making it the largest party in the legislature... |
Reform, IRL Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica is an Estonian Liberal Conservative political party. It was founded on 4 June 2006 when two conservative parties, Pro Patria Union and Res Publica merged. Up to the 2007 parliamentary elections, the party held 32 seats out of 101 in the Riigikogu and one of... , SDE Social Democratic Party (Estonia) The Social Democratic Party is a social-democratic party in Estonia, led by Sven Mikser. It has been a member of the Party of European Socialists since 16 May 2003 and a member of the Socialist International since November 1990.... (left coalition 21 May 2009) |
| (15) | Andrus Ansip Andrus Ansip Andrus Ansip is the current Prime Minister of Estonia, and chairman of the market liberal Estonian Reform Party .-Early life and career:... (3rd time) |
6 April 2011 | Incumbent | Estonian Reform Party Estonian Reform Party The Estonian Reform Party is a centre-right, free market liberal party in Estonia. It is led by Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, and has 33 members in the 101-member Riigikogu, making it the largest party in the legislature... |
Reform, IRL Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica is an Estonian Liberal Conservative political party. It was founded on 4 June 2006 when two conservative parties, Pro Patria Union and Res Publica merged. Up to the 2007 parliamentary elections, the party held 32 seats out of 101 in the Riigikogu and one of... |
Footnotes
Päts was imprisoned until 20 November 1918. From the time he was appointed to the post of Prime Minister until he was released, Jaan PoskaJaan Poska
Jaan Poska VR III/1 was an Estonian barrister and politician....
assumed the duties of Prime Minister of his behalf. Though appointed, Birk never assumed office. Was acting Prime Minister from 29 July to 30 July 1920. State Elder since December. Was acting Prime Minister from 21 April 1938 to 9 May 1938. Appointment declared illegal by the Estonian Electoral College convened on 20 April 1944.