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Jüri Pihl
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Jüri Pihl in 2008.
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| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 5 April 2007 – 21 May 2009 |
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| Prime Minister | Andrus Ansip |
| Preceded by | Kalle Laanet |
| Succeeded by | Marko Pomerants |
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| Born | 17 March 1954 Kuressaare, Estonia |
| Died | 3 February 2019 (aged 64) |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party |
Jüri Pihl (born March 17, 1954 – died February 3, 2019) was an important Estonian politician. He was a member of the Social Democratic Party, which is a political group in Estonia.
Who Was Jüri Pihl?
Jüri Pihl was a well-known figure in Estonian public life. He spent many years working for his country. His career included important roles in law enforcement and government.
Early Career in Security
Before becoming a minister, Jüri Pihl worked in security. From 1993 to 2003, he was the head of the Kaitsepolitsei. This is Estonia's security police. Their job is to protect the country from serious threats. They work to keep people safe and uphold the law.
Serving as Interior Minister
Jüri Pihl became the Minister of the Interior on April 5, 2007. He served in this role until May 21, 2009. The Minister of the Interior is in charge of a country's internal affairs. This includes things like police, border control, and public safety. He worked in the government led by Prime Minister Andrus Ansip.
Later Life
Jüri Pihl passed away on February 3, 2019. He was 64 years old. He is remembered for his dedication to public service in Estonia.
