Margus Tsahkna | |
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Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
Assumed office 17 April 2023 | |
Prime Minister | Kaja Kallas Kristen Michal |
Preceded by | Urmas Reinsalu |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 23 November 2016 – 12 June 2017 | |
Prime Minister | Jüri Ratas |
Preceded by | Hannes Hanso |
Succeeded by | Jüri Luik |
Minister of Social Protection | |
In office 9 April 2015 – 23 November 2016 | |
Prime Minister | Taavi Rõivas |
Preceded by | Helmen Kütt |
Succeeded by | Kaia Iva |
Leader of the Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica | |
In office 6 June 2015 – 13 May 2017 | |
Preceded by | Urmas Reinsalu |
Succeeded by | Helir-Valdor Seeder |
Leader of the Eesti 200 | |
In office 19 November 2023 – 31 August 2024 | |
Preceded by | Lauri Hussar |
Succeeded by | Kristina Kallas |
Personal details | |
Born | Tartu, Estonia | 13 April 1977
Political party | Estonia 200 (2018–present) |
Other political affiliations | Pro Patria and Res Publica Union (2000–2017) |
Spouse | Anna-Greta Tsahkna |
Children | 4 |
Margus Tsahkna (born 13 April 1977) is an Estonian politician, leader of new liberal Estonia 200 party since 19 November 2023, former leader of the conservative Isamaa party, former Minister of Defence in Jüri Ratas' cabinet and Minister of Social Protection in Taavi Rõivas' second cabinet.[1] He was sworn in as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the third cabinet of Kaja Kallas on 17 April 2023.[2][3][4]