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Hanno Pevkur
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Pevkur in 2022
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| Minister of Defence | |
| Assumed office 18 July 2022 |
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| Prime Minister | Kaja Kallas Kristen Michal |
| Preceded by | Kalle Laanet |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 26 March 2014 – 23 November 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Taavi Rõivas |
| Preceded by | Ken-Marti Vaher |
| Succeeded by | Andres Anvelt |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 10 December 2012 – 26 March 2014 |
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| Prime Minister | Andrus Ansip |
| Preceded by | Kristen Michal |
| Succeeded by | Andres Anvelt |
| Minister of Social Affairs | |
| In office 23 February 2009 – 10 December 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Andrus Ansip |
| Preceded by | Maret Maripuu |
| Succeeded by | Taavi Rõivas |
| Member of the Riigikogu | |
| In office 23 November 2016 – 18 July 2022 |
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| In office 4 March 2007 – 23 February 2009 |
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| Born | 2 April 1977 Iisaku, Estonia |
| Political party | Estonian Reform Party |
| Spouse | Helin Pevkur |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of Tartu |
Hanno Pevkur was born on April 2, 1977. He is an Estonian politician. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for a country.
Currently, Hanno Pevkur is the Minister of Defence. This means he helps lead the country's military and security. He used to be the leader of the Estonian Reform Party.
Before his current role, he held several other important positions. He was the Minister of Social Affairs from 2009 to 2012. He also served as the Minister of Justice from 2012 to 2014. From 2014 to 2016, he was the Minister of the Interior.
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Early Life and Education
Hanno Pevkur finished high school at Järva-Jaani Secondary School. After that, he went on to study law. He studied at the Tallinn School of Economics and later at the University of Tartu.
Before he became a politician, Pevkur worked as a lawyer. He worked in this field until the year 2000.
Hanno Pevkur's Political Journey
Hanno Pevkur started his political career in local government. From 2000 to 2005, he worked in the Nõmme City District Government. He began as an Administrative Secretary. Later, he became the Head of the City District.
From 2005 to 2007, he was part of the Tallinn City Council. During this time, he also advised the Minister of Justice.
Serving in the Riigikogu
From 2007 to 2009, Pevkur was a member of the 11th Riigikogu. The Riigikogu is the parliament of Estonia. It is where laws are made. He was also a member of the Nõmme Administrative Council.
Ministerial Roles
On February 23, 2009, Hanno Pevkur became the Minister of Social Affairs. He took over from Maret Maripuu.
On December 10, 2012, Pevkur was appointed as the Minister of Justice. This role involves overseeing the legal system.
From 2014 to 2016, Pevkur served as the Minister of the Interior. He held this position in the governments led by Taavi Rõivas. This role involves keeping the country safe and secure.
In December 2017, Pevkur decided not to run for the leadership of the Reform Party again.
About Hanno Pevkur
Hanno Pevkur is married to Helin Pevkur. They have two children, a son and a daughter.
Besides his native Estonian, Hanno Pevkur speaks several other languages. He can speak Russian, English, German, and Finnish.
See also
In Spanish: Hanno Pevkur para niños
