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Maret Maripuu
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Maret Maripuu in 2011.
Minister of Social Affairs
In office
5 April 2007 – 23 February 2009
Prime Minister Andrus Ansip
Preceded by Jaak Aab
Succeeded by Hanno Pevkur
Personal details
Born (1974-07-16) 16 July 1974 (age 50)
Tallinn, Estonia
Political party Estonian Reform Party
Maret Maripuu 2021. aasta Arvamusfestivalil
Maret Maripuu at the Opinion Festival 2021 in Paide, Estonia

Maret Maripuu was born on 16 July 1974 in Tallinn, Estonia. She is an Estonian politician and a member of the Reform Party. Politicians like Maret Maripuu work to make decisions and create laws that help run a country and improve people's lives.

Maret Maripuu: A Political Journey

Maret Maripuu has held several important roles in Estonian politics. She has worked both in local government and at the national level.

Starting in Local Government

Maret Maripuu began her political career in her hometown of Tallinn.

  • From 1999 to 2005, she was a member of the Tallinn City Council. A city council is a group of elected people who make decisions about how a city is run. They handle things like local services, city planning, and budgets.
  • From 2001 to 2005, she was the chairman of the Tallinn City Council. This means she led the meetings and helped guide the council's work.

Serving in Estonia's Parliament

After her work in Tallinn, Maret Maripuu moved into national politics.

  • From 1999 to 2007, she was a member of the Riigikogu. The Riigikogu is the parliament of Estonia, which is like the main law-making body for the whole country.
  • From 2006 to 2007, she served as the Vice President of the Riigikogu. This was a leadership role within the parliament, helping to manage its daily operations.

Minister of Social Affairs

One of Maret Maripuu's most important roles was as the Minister of Social Affairs.

  • From April 2007 to February 2009, she was the Minister of Social Affairs. This job involves looking after the well-being of people in Estonia.
  • The Minister of Social Affairs works on important issues like healthcare, social welfare, and family support. It's a big job focused on helping people in need and improving everyone's quality of life.
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