Hanno Pevkur
Estonian lawyer and Minister of Justice
Born
April 2nd, 1977
48 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Estonia
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A lawyer and politician with a background in legal affairs, served as the Estonian Minister of Justice overseeing significant legal reforms. Engaged in various legislative initiatives aimed at modernizing the Estonian legal framework. Contributed to the development of comprehensive legal policies during tenure in public office. Focused on issues related to judicial system improvements and enhancing public trust in legal institutions.
Served as Estonian Minister of Justice
Spearheaded legal reforms in Estonia
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