Marju Lauristin
Estonian politician and social affairs minister
Born
April 7th, 1940
85 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Estonia
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An academic and politician, served as the 1st Minister of Social Affairs in Estonia after regaining independence in 1990. Lauristin played a significant role in shaping social policies during a transformative period in Estonian history. In addition to her ministerial work, contributed to the field of communication studies and participated in various international academic forums. Lauristin was a member of the Estonian Parliament and continued to influence public policy and civic engagement in Estonia through her academic endeavors and political activities.
Served as the 1st Minister of Social Affairs in Estonia
Contributed to communication studies
Was a member of the Estonian Parliament
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