Mart Helme
Profile
Mart Helme is an Estonian politician, diplomat, and historian who currently serves as a member of the Riigikogu. A prominent figure in national conservative politics, he previously served as the Minister of the Interior and First Deputy Prime Minister of Estonia from 2019 to 2020. Helme led the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) as chairman from 2013 to 2020. Throughout his career, he has worked as a journalist, publisher, and diplomat, including a tenure as Estonia's ambassador to Russia from 1995 to 1999. He is known for his right-wing populist views and has frequently generated media controversy regarding his statements on social issues, international relations, and public health.
Details
- Born
- 1949-10-31 · 76 years old
- Birth place
- Pärnu, Estonia
- Education
- University of Tartu
- Career
- Diplomat, journalist, publisher, farmer, singer
