Ester Tuiksoo facts for kids
Ester Tuiksoo was born on March 5, 1965, in Põlva, Estonia. She is a well-known Estonian politician and also a business leader. She has worked in important roles in both government and business.
Early Life and Education
Ester Tuiksoo completed her studies at the University of Tartu in 1983. She earned a degree in commercial economics. This means she studied how businesses work and how to manage money and trade.
Political Career
Ester Tuiksoo has been a member of the Estonian Parliament, called the Riigikogu. She served in the parliament for two terms. First, she was a member of the 11th Riigikogu. Later, she was part of the 12th Riigikogu.
Serving as a Minister
From 2004 to 2007, Ester Tuiksoo held a very important job. She was the Minister of Rural Affairs. In this role, she helped make decisions about farming, food, and life in the countryside for all of Estonia.
International Involvement
Ester Tuiksoo also worked on international matters. From 2007 to 2015, she was an alternate member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. This is a group where politicians from different European countries discuss important issues. She was also a member of a political group called the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe Party. This shows her involvement in European politics.
