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Siiri Oviir
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Siiri Oviir in 2010.
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| Minister of Social Affairs | |
| In office 17 April 1995 – 20 November 1995 |
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| Prime Minister | Tiit Vähi |
| Preceded by | Toomas Vilosius |
| Succeeded by | Toomas Vilosius |
| In office 28 January 2002 – 9 April 2003 |
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| Prime Minister | Siim Kallas |
| Preceded by | Eiki Nestor |
| Succeeded by | Marko Pomerants |
| Minister of Social Care | |
| In office 1990–1992 |
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| Prime Minister | Edgar Savisaar |
| Succeeded by | Arvo Kuddo |
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| Born | 3 November 1947 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Political party | Estonian Centre Party |
Siiri Oviir (born November 3, 1947) is an important politician from Estonia. She has worked as a government minister and was also a Member of the European Parliament.
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Who is Siiri Oviir?
Siiri Oviir was born in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. She grew up there and later became a well-known figure in Estonian politics. A politician is someone who works in government to make decisions for the country.
A Career in Politics
Siiri Oviir has had a long and active career in Estonian politics. She has held several important jobs, helping to shape laws and policies for her country.
Minister of Social Affairs
One of her key roles was serving as the Minister of Social Affairs. She held this position twice. The Minister of Social Affairs is in charge of things like healthcare, social welfare, and helping people in need. It's a very important job that affects many people's lives.
- Her first time as Minister of Social Affairs was from April 17, 1995, to November 20, 1995.
- She served again from January 28, 2002, to April 9, 2003.
Member of the European Parliament
Siiri Oviir also became a Member of the European Parliament (MEP). The European Parliament is a group of people from different countries in Europe who work together to make laws for the whole European Union. As an MEP, Siiri Oviir represented Estonia and helped make decisions that affected millions of people across Europe.
She was a member of the Estonian Centre Party for a long time. This is one of the main political parties in Estonia. She left the party on April 9, 2012.
Family Life
Siiri Oviir is married to Mihkel Oviir, who works as a civil servant. A civil servant is someone who works for the government but is not an elected politician. Her daughter, Liisa Oviir, has also become a politician, following in her mother's footsteps.
