Andrus Ansip
Estonian politician, Prime Minister
Born
October 1st, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Estonia
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An engineer and politician served as the 15th Prime Minister of Estonia from 2005 to 2014. During tenure, focused on economic reforms and digital innovation. Helped Estonia become a leader in e-governance. After prime ministership, took on roles within the European Parliament, contributing to discussions on digital single market policies.
Served as Prime Minister of Estonia
Advanced Estonia's e-governance initiatives
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