Tanel Kiik
Tanel Kiik (born 23 January 1989)[1] is an Estonian politician. As of 26 January 2021, he serves as Minister of Health and Labour in the cabinet of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.[1][2] He is affiliated with the Centre Party.
Tanel Kiik | |
|---|---|
 Tanel Kiik in 2020 | |
| Minister of Health and Labour | |
| Assumed office 26 January 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Kaja Kallas |
| Preceded by | Himself as Minister of Social Affairs |
| Minister of Social Affairs | |
| In office 29 April 2019 – 26 January 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Jüri Ratas |
| Preceded by | Riina Sikkut (as Minister of Health and Labour) |
| Succeeded by | Office split into Minister of Health and Labour and Minister of Social Protection |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 January 1989 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Political party | Centre Party |
| Alma mater | University of Tartu |
Career
He served as Minister of Social Affairs in the second cabinet of Jüri Ratas.[1][3]
In the cabinet of Kaja Kallas, his office was split into Minister of Health and Labour and Minister of Social Protection.[4] Kiik was appointed as Minister of Health and Labour and Signe Riisalo was appointed as Minister of Social Protection.[4]
References
- "Tanel Kiik". Estonia Government. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- "Who's who: Estonia's new government". ERR. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
- "Juri Ratas takes oath of office as new Estonian PM". The Baltic Times. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- "Minister: Hopefully new coalition will see fewer spats than its predecessor". ERR. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
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