Jürgen Ligi

Jürgen Ligi (born 16 July 1959) is an Estonian politician, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and a member and the vice-chairman of the liberal Reform Party. He was Minister of Education and Research in Taavi Rõivas' cabinet from 9 April 2015 to 12 September 2016. Previously, Ligi has served as the Minister of Defence from 2005 to 2007 and as the Minister of Finance from 2009 to 2014.

Jürgen Ligi
Minister of Foreign Affairs
In office
12 September 2016  23 November 2016
Prime MinisterTaavi Rõivas
Preceded byMarina Kaljurand
Succeeded bySven Mikser
Minister of Education and Research
In office
9 April 2015  12 September 2016
Prime MinisterTaavi Rõivas
Preceded byJevgeni Ossinovski
Succeeded byMaris Lauri
Minister of Finance
In office
3 June 2009  3 November 2014
Prime MinisterAndrus Ansip
Taavi Rõivas
Preceded byIvari Padar
Succeeded byMaris Lauri
Minister of Defence
In office
10 October 2005  5 April 2007
Prime MinisterAndrus Ansip
Preceded byJaak Jõerüüt
Succeeded byJaak Aaviksoo
Personal details
Born (1959-07-16) 16 July 1959
Tartu, Estonia
Political partyReform Party
Children2
Alma materUniversity of Tartu
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