Edgar Savisaar

Edgar Savisaar (born May 31, 1950 in Harku Commune, Harju County), is an Estonian politician and the leader of the Centre Party. He served as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1990-1992. He is former Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications. Currently he is the mayor of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1164x1646, 373 KB) Edgar Savisaar Author: Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (http://www. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1164x1646, 373 KB) Edgar Savisaar Author: Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (http://www. ... is the 151st day of the year (152nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... County Harju County Mayor Sulev Roos Area 158 km² Population (as of 2005)  - Density 8,013 49. ... Capital Tallinn Area 4,333 km² (2nd) Population (as of 2004)  - Density 521,410 (1st) 120. ... The Centre Party of Estonia (Eesti Keskerakond) is a left of centre, centrist, social liberal party in Estonia. ... The Prime Minister of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi Peaminister) is the head of government of the Republic of Estonia. ... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... County Area 159. ...

Education

After graduating from high school, Savisaar continued his studies at the University of Tartu. In 1973, he graduated from the university with a degree in history. In 1980, he wrote his candidate thesis in philosophy on the topic "Social Philosophical Foundations of the Global Models of the Club of Rome".^[1] The University of Tartu (Estonian: ; German: ) is a classical university in the city of Tartu Estonia. ... Year 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... The philosopher Socrates about to take poison hemlock as ordered by the court. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Career

From 1980 to 1988, Savisaar worked in governmental institutions dealing with the planning of economy. During 1988-1989, he was academic director for the consultation company "Mainor". Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 1989 (MCMLXXXIX) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar). ...

In 1989, he became the Vice-Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Estonian SSR and the Head of the State Plan Committee. In 1990, he was the Minister of Economy. On April 3, 1990, he was appointed the Chairman of the Council of Ministers. When Estonia declared its independence on August 20, 1991, he became the first Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia. His government was in office until January 29, 1992, when he was forced to resign after supplement problems and continuing decline in economy. State motto: Kõigi maade proletaarlased, ühinege (Translated: Workers of the world, unite!) Official language Estonian, Russian (de facto) Capital Tallinn Chairman of the Supreme Council Arnold Rüütel (at the time of regaining independence) Established In the USSR:  - Since  - Until July 21, 1940 August 6, 1940 August 20, 1991... Year 1990 (MCMXC) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... January 29 is the 29th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ...

Election poster shows Edgar Savisaar declaring The Centre Party Alliance defends Your rights!

From 1992 until 1995, Savisaar was the Vice-Speaker of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu). From April 17 - November 6, 1995, he was the Minister for Internal Affairs. When he was accused of recording private conversations of other politicians, the entire government faltered. Although his participation in the recordings was never proved, he announced his intention to leave politics. However, in 1996, he participated in the elections of the Riigikogu and became the Chairman of the Tallinn City Council. His return to the Centre Party leader's post evoked a split, as some leading members disillusioned with Savisaar's leadership style left to found Arengupartei. From 2001 to October 14, 2004, he was mayor of Tallinn. On 11 April 2005, he became Minister of Economic Affairs and Communications in the new coalition of Prime Minister Andrus Ansip. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1200x1600, 1170 KB) This image is of a historical political poster, button, flier or banner, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by either the creator of the poster or the artist who produced the poster/button/flier/banner... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1200x1600, 1170 KB) This image is of a historical political poster, button, flier or banner, and the copyright for it is most likely owned by either the creator of the poster or the artist who produced the poster/button/flier/banner... Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... The Riigikogu (from riigi-, of the state, and kogu, assembly) is the parliament of Estonia. ... is the 107th day of the year (108th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 310th day of the year (311th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... County Area 159. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 287th day of the year (288th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... County Area 159. ... is the 101st day of the year (102nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Edgar Savisaar and Estonia People's Union leader Villu Reiljan supported jointly Arnold Rüütel's candidature for presidency in August-September 2006; Toomas Hendrik Ilves was elected though, a choice criticised and attributed by Savisaar^[2] to alleged hostile media and partisan lawmakers. Savisaar refused to congratulate the winner. ^[3] To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Toomas Hendrik Ilves [IPA: toːmÉ‘s hendrik ilves] (born December 26, 1953) is an Estonian politician. ...

Savisaar has published four books. He received the Order of State Coat of Arms in 2001.

Controversy

Savisaar is one of the most controversial politicians in Estonia. While some people, including many from the Russian-speaking minority, see him as a defender of poor, others accuse him of authoritarianism, nepotism, corruption, destructive intrigues, and having close ties with Russian politicians. The latter accusation has been fuelled by the Centre Party's collaboration treaty with Putin's United Russia party. Savisaar is often associated with using Machiavellian politics and deals to achieve his goals, such as taping other politicians, which caused the so-called tape-scandal; and while being the mayor of the Estonian capital Tallinn, real-estate deals that were abnormally good for the members of the Central Party, but bad for the town. ^[4] Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin (Russian: ) (born October 7, 1952) is the current President of the Russian Federation. ... Machiavellianism is primarily the term some social and personality psychologists use to describe a persons tendency to deceive and manipulate others for personal gain. ...

Bronze Soldier

During the events surrounding the Bronze Soldier, Edgar Savisaar has been accused of deliberate attempts of splitting the Estonian society by provoking the Russian minority.^[5] Many government officials and public figures have stated distrust and disrespect towards him.^[6][7][8] In an online opinion poll conducted by a local newspaper Postimees, 87.4% of participants out of 10,000 found Savisaar to be inciting conflicts, whereas only 3.9% approved of his behavior.^[9] The Bronze Soldier in Tallinn. ... An opinion poll is a survey of opinion from a particular sample. ... Postimees (The Courier) is an Estonian newspaper. ...

In relation to Savisaar's reactions to the Bronze Soldier controversy, an online petition website www.mahasavisaar.com was created on 29th of April 2007 to suggest resignation of his position as the Mayor of Tallinn.^[10][11] It ended on the 9th of May 2007 and had collected 98,200 signatures. The creators of the site are currently sorting the signatures- creating statistics and finding fake-signatures. Look up Petition in Wiktionary, the free dictionary A petition is a request to an authority, most commonly a government official or public entity. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ... County Area 159. ...

Personal life

Edgar Savisaar has been married three times and is the father of four children.^[1]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Edgar Savisaar. biography. web site of The Government of the Republic of Estonia. Retrieved on 2007-02-14.
2. ^ video of Savisaar's reaction to the results: http://www.postimees.ee/240906/esileht/siseuudised/presidendivalimised_2006/219571.php?r
3. ^ http://www.postimees.ee/240906/esileht/siseuudised/presidendivalimised_2006/219571.php?r
4. ^ Savisaar's and Kruuda's mutual gifts
5. ^ Lõhestaja number üks Postimees
6. ^ Paet: Savisaar ei aita kaasa rahu tagamisele linnas
7. ^ Peeter Oja: Savisaar on silmakirjalik ja valelik
8. ^ "Rein Kilk: Savisaare loidus üllatas", Delfi (Estonian), 2007-04-30. Retrieved on 2007-05-01. 
9. ^ "Lugejad: Savisaar lõhestab ühiskonda", Postimees (Estonian), 2007-04-30. Retrieved on 2007-05-01. 
10. ^ Mirjam Mäekivi. "Savisaare tagasiastumise poolt on allkirja andnud tuhandeid inimesi", Postimees (Estonian), 2007-04-30. Retrieved on 2007-05-01. 
11. ^ "Savisaare vastu antud tuhandeid allkirju", Delfi (Estonian), 2007-04-30. Retrieved on 2007-05-01. 

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