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Siiri Oviir in 2010.
Minister of Social Affairs
In office 17 April 1995 – 20 November 1995
Prime Minister	Tiit Vähi
Preceded by	Toomas Vilosius
Succeeded by	Toomas Vilosius
In office 28 January 2002 – 9 April 2003
Prime Minister	Siim Kallas
Preceded by	Eiki Nestor
Succeeded by	Marko Pomerants
Minister of Social Care
In office 1990–1992
Prime Minister	Edgar Savisaar
Succeeded by	Arvo Kuddo
Personal details
Born	(1947-11-03) 3 November 1947 (age 77) Tallinn, Estonia
Political party	Estonian Centre Party

Siiri Oviir (born 3 November 1947) is an Estonian politician. She has served as a Member of the European Parliament.

Siiri Oviir was born in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. She was a member of the Estonian Centre Party for many years. She decided to leave the party on 9 April 2012.

Siiri Oviir is married to Mihkel Oviir, who is a civil servant. Her daughter, Liisa Oviir, is also a politician.

Siiri Oviir's Political Career

Siiri Oviir has held several important roles in the Estonian government. She has worked to help people in her country.

Early Roles in Government

Siiri Oviir first served as the Minister of Social Care. This was from 1990 to 1992. In this role, she helped manage services that support people's well-being.

Minister of Social Affairs

Siiri Oviir served as the Minister of Social Affairs two times.

• Her first term was from 17 April 1995 to 20 November 1995. During this time, Tiit Vähi was the Prime Minister.
• Her second term was from 28 January 2002 to 9 April 2003. Siim Kallas was the Prime Minister then.

As Minister of Social Affairs, she worked on important issues. These issues included healthcare, social welfare, and labor policies.

Member of the European Parliament

After her time as a minister, Siiri Oviir became a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). The European Parliament is a big group of politicians from different European countries. They work together to make laws for the European Union. She represented Estonia in this important international body.

Family Life

Siiri Oviir has a family that is also involved in public service. Her husband, Mihkel Oviir, works as a civil servant. This means he works for the government in a non-political role. Their daughter, Liisa Oviir, has followed in her mother's footsteps. Liisa is also a politician in Estonia.

External links

• European Parliament biography