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Madis Kallas

b. 1981

Estonian athletics competitor and politician (born 1981)

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About Madis Kallas

Born 1981. Madis Kallas is an Estonian athletics competitor, politician and sportsperson.

Madis Kallas (born 22 April 1981) is an Estonian decathlete and politician, who currently serves as the Minister of the Environment of Estonia. He was the mayor of Saaremaa Municipality from 2017 to 2020 and again from 2021 to 2022.

Kallas was sworn in as Minister of Regional and Rural Affairs in the third cabinet of Kaja Kalla on 17 April 2023.

Kallas' political roles include Minister of Regional and Rural Affairs (2023–2024) — from 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2024, Minister of the Environment (2022–2023) — from 18 July 2022 to 17 April 2023, Mayor of Saaremaa Municipality — Served two terms: 2017–2020 and 2021–2022, Mayor of Kuressaare (2015–2017) and Deputy Mayor (2013–2015) and Adviser at Saare County Government (2010–2013).

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Important facts

Born
22 April 1981, Kuressaare
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor, politician, sportsperson
Nationality
Estonia
Education
Kihelkonna School, Tallinn University
Positions held
Minister of Climate, Mayor of Saaremaa, Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Madis Kallas?

Estonian athletics competitor and politician (born 1981)

When was Madis Kallas born?

Madis Kallas was born on 22 April 1981 in Kuressaare.

What is Madis Kallas's occupation?

Madis Kallas is an athletics competitor, politician and sportsperson.

What nationality is Madis Kallas?

Madis Kallas is Estonian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Madis Kallas

· Wikidata: Q12369450

· DBpedia: Madis Kallas

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