Jüri Ratas
Profile
Jüri Ratas is an Estonian politician currently serving as a member of the Riigikogu. He previously served as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 2016 to 2021, leading two successive cabinets. Before his premiership, he was the Mayor of Tallinn from 2005 to 2007 and held the position of Vice-President of the Riigikogu. Originally a long-time member and leader of the Estonian Centre Party, he transitioned to the conservative Isamaa party in 2024. Throughout his career, Ratas has been a prominent figure in Estonian governance, navigating complex coalition politics and international relations within the European Union.
Details
- Born
- 1978-07-02 · 47 years old
- Birth place
- Tallinn, Estonia
- Education
- Tallinn University of Technology (Business Management, Economic Sciences); University of Tartu (Law)
- Career
- Mayor of Tallinn, Prime Minister of Estonia
