Ministry of the Interior (Estonia) facts for kids
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| Formed | 24 February 1918 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Estonia |
| Headquarters | Pikk 61 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Annual budget | 464 mln € EUR (2022) |
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| Website | https://www.siseministeerium.ee/en/ |
The Ministry of the Interior of Estonia (called Eesti Siseministeerium in Estonian) is an important part of the Estonian Government. Think of it as a main office that helps keep Estonia safe and organized. The person in charge right now is called the Minister of the Interior, and their name is Lauri Läänemets.
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What Does the Ministry of the Interior Do?
This ministry works hard to make sure people in Estonia are safe and that the country runs smoothly. They are in charge of many different areas that affect daily life.
Keeping Estonia Safe
The Ministry of the Interior looks after several important groups that protect people. These include:
- The Police and Border Guard Board: They help keep laws, protect borders, and make sure everyone is safe.
- The Estonian Rescue Board: These are the brave people who help during fires, accidents, and other emergencies.
- The Estonian Internal Security Service: They work to protect Estonia from serious threats and keep the country secure.
- The Estonian Emergency Response Centre: This is where emergency calls (like 112) are handled, making sure help gets to people quickly.
Digital Innovations in Estonia
Estonia is known for being very advanced in technology. The Ministry of the Interior has been a big part of this.
- In 2018, Estonia started planning the world's first digital nomad visa. This visa lets people from other countries live and work in Estonia, even if they travel a lot. It means they can use Estonian services from anywhere in the world.
- This is similar to other cool ideas like e-residency. E-residency allows people from all over the world to get an Estonian digital ID. This lets them start and run a business in Estonia online.
- These smart ideas have made Estonia one of the most digitally advanced countries in the world.
Who Leads the Ministry?
The person in charge of the Ministry of the Interior is called the Minister of the Interior. This minister is a member of the Estonian Government. Their job is to lead the ministry and make important decisions about safety, borders, and digital services for the country.
List of Ministers Since 1990
Here is a list of the people who have been the Minister of the Interior in Estonia since 1990:
- Olev Laanjärv (April 17, 1990 – January 30, 1992)
- Robert Närska (January 30, 1992 – October 21, 1992)
- Lagle Parek (October 21, 1992 – November 27, 1993)
- Heiki Arike (December 14, 1993 – November 4, 1994)
- Kaido Kama (November 4, 1994 – April 12, 1995)
- Edgar Savisaar (April 12, 1995 – October 10, 1995)
- Märt Rask (November 3, 1995 – December 1, 1996)
- Riivo Sinijärv (December 1, 1996 – April 29, 1997)
- Robert Lepikson (May 5, 1997 – January 28, 1998)
- Olari Taal (January 29, 1998 – March 25, 1999)
- Jüri Mõis (March 25, 1999 – November 5, 1999)
- Tarmo Loodus (November 9, 1999 – January 28, 2002)
- Ain Seppik (January 28, 2002 – February 3, 2003)
- Toomas Varek (February 10, 2003 – April 10, 2003)
- Margus Leivo (April 10, 2003 – April 13, 2005)
- Kalle Laanet (April 13, 2005 – April 5, 2007)
- Jüri Pihl (April 5, 2007 – May 21, 2009)
- Marko Pomerants (July 3, 2009 – April 5, 2011)
- Ken-Marti Vaher (April 6, 2011 – March 26, 2014)
- Hanno Pevkur (March 26, 2014 – November 23, 2016)
- Andres Anvelt (November 23, 2016 – November 26, 2018)
- Katri Raik (November 26, 2018 – April 29, 2019)
- Mart Helme (April 29, 2019 – November 9, 2020)
- Alar Laneman (November 18, 2020 – January 26, 2021)
- Kristian Jaani (January 26, 2021 – June 3, 2022)
- Kalle Laanet (June 3, 2022 – July 14, 2022)
- Lauri Läänemets (July 18, 2022 – present)
