Kristen Michal
Kristen Michal | |
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Michal in 2024 | |
| 20th Prime Minister of Estonia | |
| Assumed office 23 July 2024 | |
| President | Alar Karis |
| Preceded by | Kaja Kallas |
| Leader of the Estonian Reform Party | |
| Assumed office 8 September 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kaja Kallas |
| Minister of Climate | |
| In office 17 April 2023 – 23 July 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Kaja Kallas |
| Preceded by | Madis Kallas |
| Succeeded by | Yoko Alender |
| Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure | |
| In office 9 April 2015 – 23 November 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Taavi Rõivas |
| Preceded by | Urve Palo |
| Succeeded by | Kadri Simson |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 6 April 2011 – 10 December 2012 | |
| Prime Minister | Andrus Ansip |
| Preceded by | Rein Lang |
| Succeeded by | Hanno Pevkur |
| Member of the Riigikogu | |
| In office 12 May 2004 – 17 April 2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 July 1975 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Political party | Reform (since 1996) |
| Spouse | Evelin Oras |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Academy Nord |
Kristen Michal (Estonian: [ˈkristen ˈmihːɑl]; born 12 July 1975) is an Estonian politician who has served as prime minister of Estonia since 23 July 2024. A member of the Reform Party, he succeeded Kaja Kallas, who was appointed EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Michal previously served as minister of justice from 2011 to 2012, minister of economic affairs and infrastructure from 2015 to 2016, as well as minister of climate from 2023 to 2024.