Tanel Kiik
Tanel Kiik is the Minister of Health and Labour of the Republic of Estonia from 26 January 2021. He is a member of the Estonian Centre Party.
Tanel Kiik was born on 23 January 1989 in Tallinn. He is married and a father of one.
Employment history
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In 2019–2021, he was the Minister of Social Affairs.
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In 2016–2019, Kiik served as Head of the Prime Minister’s Office of the Government Office.
- In 2012–2016, Kiik served as an advisor to the Vice-President of the Riigikogu.
- In 2010–2012, Kiik was the sales associate of RE/MAX Professionals real estate.
- In 2007–2009, Kiik was the information specialist of the Estonian Centre Party.
Education
Tanel Kiik graduated from the University of Tartu Pärnu College in entrepreneurship and project management in 2016 (cum laude). He has not finished his Master’s studies at the University of Tartu Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, which started in the same year. Speaks Estonian, English, and German.
In undertaking to perform the duties of a member of the Government of the Republic, I am aware that I shall bear responsibility in this office before the Republic of Estonia and my conscience. I solemnly swear to remain faithful to the constitutional order of the Republic of Estonia and to devote my strength to securing the welfare and future of the people of Estonia.
26. January 2021, Tallinn