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Kristen Michal
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Michal in 2024
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| 20th Prime Minister of Estonia | |
| Assumed office 23 July 2024 |
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| President | Alar Karis |
| Preceded by | Kaja Kallas |
| Minister of Climate | |
| In office 17 April 2023 – 23 July 2024 |
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| Prime Minister | Kaja Kallas |
| Preceded by | Madis Kallas |
| Succeeded by | Yoko Alender |
| Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure | |
| In office 9 April 2015 – 23 November 2016 |
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| Prime Minister | Taavi Rõivas |
| Preceded by | Urve Palo |
| Succeeded by | Kadri Simson |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 6 April 2011 – 10 December 2012 |
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| Prime Minister | Andrus Ansip |
| Preceded by | Rein Lang |
| Succeeded by | Hanno Pevkur |
| Member of the Riigikogu | |
| In office 12 May 2004 – 17 April 2023 |
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| Born | 12 July 1975 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Political party | Reform (since 1996) |
| Spouse | Evelin Oras |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Academy Nord |
Kristen Michal (born on July 12, 1975) is an important politician from Estonia. He became the Prime Minister of Estonia on July 23, 2024. Before this big role, he was a minister for justice, economic affairs, and climate. He is a member of the Reform Party. He took over from Kaja Kallas, who moved to a new job in the European Union.
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Early Life and Education
Kristen Michal was born in Tallinn, Estonia, on July 12, 1975. He went to Academy Nord to study law. He finished his first law degree in 2009. Later, he continued his law studies at Tallinn University.
Political Journey
Michal started his political career working for the Reform Party. From 1996 to 2002, he was an advisor at different levels. In 2002, he became an advisor to the Prime Minister at that time, Siim Kallas.
He also served as the Elder of the Tallinn City Centre for one year, from 2002 to 2003. In 2003, he became the secretary general of the Reform Party. He held this important position until 2011. Michal was also a member of the Riigikogu, which is Estonia's parliament, from 2005 to 2011 and again from 2012 to 2015.
Serving as a Minister
On April 6, 2011, Kristen Michal was appointed as the Minister of Justice. He took over from another Reform Party member, Rein Lang. He served in this role until December 10, 2012, when Hanno Pevkur became the new Minister of Justice.
From April 9, 2015, to November 23, 2016, Michal served as the Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure. This role involved looking after Estonia's economy and important structures like roads and buildings.
Becoming Prime Minister
On June 29, 2024, the Reform Party chose Kristen Michal to become the next Prime Minister. He was nominated to replace Kaja Kallas. Kaja Kallas was moving on to a new job as the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy in the European Union.
Kristen Michal's new government, called Kristen Michal's cabinet, officially started on July 23, 2024. This happened after the 14 new ministers took their oath in front of the Riigikogu.
Personal Life
Kristen Michal and his partner, Evelin Oras, have been together since the mid-2000s. Evelin Oras is also a political advisor. They have three children together.
See also
In Spanish: Kristen Michal para niños
