Tunne Kelam
Estonian journalist and politician
Born
July 10th, 1936
88 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Estonia
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Born in 1936, an influential figure in Estonian politics and journalism emerged. Active in the Estonian independence movement, played a vital role in shaping the country's path to sovereignty after the Soviet era. Served as a member of the Estonian Parliament and advocated for democratic reforms. Actively engaged in European Union matters, focusing on Baltic and European security. Contributed significantly to various publications and expressed thoughts on national identity and history.
Served as a member of the Estonian Parliament
Contributed to the Estonian independence movement
Advocated for democratic reforms in Estonia
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