Madis Kallas
Madis Kallas | |
|---|---|
Kallas in 2014 | |
| Minister of Regional and Rural Affairs | |
| In office 17 April 2023 – 16 April 2024 | |
| Prime Minister | Kaja Kallas |
| Preceded by | Urmas Kruuse |
| Succeeded by | Lauri Läänemets (caretaker) |
| Minister of the Environment | |
| In office 18 July 2022 – 17 April 2023 | |
| Prime Minister | Kaja Kallas |
| Preceded by | Erki Savisaar |
| Succeeded by | Kristen Michal |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 April 1981 |
| Party | Social Democratic |
| Sports career | |
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 82 kg (181 lb) |
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.[1][2]
Kallas was sworn in as Minister of Regional and Rural Affairs in the third cabinet of Kaja Kalla on 17 April 2023.[3][4]
Kallas' political roles include Minister of Regional and Rural Affairs (2023–2024) — from 17 April 2023 to 16 April 2024, Minister of the Environment[5] (2022–2023) — from 18 July 2022 to 17 April 2023, Mayor of Saaremaa Municipality[6] — Served two terms: 2017–2020 and 2021–2022, Mayor of Kuressaare[7] (2015–2017) and Deputy Mayor (2013–2015) and Adviser at Saare County Government (2010–2013)
Achievements
| Year | Tournament | Venue | Points | Rank | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | European Championships | Gothenburg, Sweden | 7503 | 17 | Decathlon |
References
- ^ "Volikogu valis Saaremaa vallavanemaks Madis Kallase ning kinnitas valitsuse liikmed". Saaremaa Municipality. 26 November 2021. Archived from the original on 7 December 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "About". Saaremaa Municipality. Archived from the original on 3 March 2021. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "Reformierakond avalikustas oma valitsusdelegatsiooni". Eesti Rahvusringhääling (in Estonian). 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "Coalition agreement: VAT, income tax to rise by 2 percent". Eesti Rahvusringhääling. 2023-04-08. Retrieved 2023-04-08.
- ^ "Madis Kallas | Eesti Vabariigi Valitsus". www.valitsus.ee. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Saaremaa Parish | Minuomavalitsus". minuomavalitsus.ee. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
- ^ "Madis Kallas | Eesti Vabariigi Valitsus". www.valitsus.ee. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
External links
- Media related to Madis Kallas at Wikimedia Commons
- Madis Kallas at World Athletics