Siiri Oviir

Siiri Oviir (born 3 November 1947) is an Estonian politician and Member of the European Parliament.

Siiri Oviir
Siiri Oviir in 2010.
Minister of Social Affairs
In office
17 April 1995 – 20 November 1995
Prime MinisterTiit Vähi
Preceded byToomas Vilosius
Succeeded byToomas Vilosius
In office
28 January 2002 – 9 April 2003
Prime MinisterSiim Kallas
Preceded byEiki Nestor
Succeeded byMarko Pomerants
Minister of Social Care
In office
1990–1992
Prime MinisterEdgar Savisaar
Succeeded byArvo Kuddo
Personal details
Born (1947-11-03) 3 November 1947
Tallinn, Estonia
Political partyEstonian Centre Party

Oviir was born in Tallinn. As an MEP, she belonged to the Estonian Centre Party until she decided to leave on 9 April 2012.[1]

Oviir is married to civil servant Mihkel Oviir. Her daughter is politician Liisa Oviir.

References

  1. Sivonen, Erkki (9 April 2012). "Eight Top-Ranking Members to Leave Centre Party". Eesti Rahvusringhääling. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
Preceded by
none
Minister of Social Care of Estonia
1990–1992
Succeeded by
Arvo Kuddo
Preceded by
Toomas Vilosius
Minister of Social Affairs of Estonia
17 April 1995 – 20 November 1995
Succeeded by
Toomas Vilosius
Preceded by
Eiki Nestor
Minister of Social Affairs of Estonia
28 January 2002 – 9 April 2003
Succeeded by
Marko Pomerants


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