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Encyclopedia > Siim Kallas
Siim Kallas


Vice President of the European Commission for Administrative Affairs, Audit and Anti-Fraud
Incumbent
Assumed office 
22 November 2004
Preceded by Neil Kinnock
Succeeded by Incumbent

In office
January 28, 2002 – April 10, 2003
Preceded by Mart Laar
Succeeded by Juhan Parts

Born October 2, 1948
Tallinn, Estonia
Political party Estonian Reform Party (ELDR)

Siim Kallas (born 2 October 1948 in Tallinn) is an Estonian politician, currently serving as European Commissioner for Administrative Affairs, Audit and Anti-Fraud. He is also one of five vice-presidents of the 27-member Barroso Commission. Kallas has been Prime Minister of Estonia, Estonian Minister of Finance, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and member of the Riigikogu. Kallas is a member and former leader of the free-market liberal Estonian Reform Party. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (2250 × 1500 pixel, file size: 414 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Beschreibung: Siim Kallas, estnischer Politiker und EU-Kommissar für Verwaltungsangelegenheiten, Rechnungskontrolle und Antikorruption Quelle: http://www. ... Margot Wallström First-Vice-President, 2004 to 2009 A Vice President of the European Commission is a position given to a Commissioner in addition to their usual portfolio. ... Siim Kallas Barroso Commission, 2004 to 2009 The Commissioner for Administrative Affairs, Audit, & Anti-Fraud is the member of the European Commission. ... The incumbent, in politics, is the current holder of a political office. ... November 22 is the 326th day (327th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock, PC (born 28 March 1942) is a British politician. ... The Prime Minister of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi Peaminister) is the head of government of the Republic of Estonia. ... January 28 is the 28th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... is the 100th day of the year (101st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Juhan Parts (born 27 August 1966 in Tallinn) is a former Prime Minister of Estonia, and Chairman of the Res Publica party. ... October 2 is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... County Harju County Mayor Jüri Ratas Area 159. ... The Estonian Reform Party (Estonian: Eesti Reformierakond) is a free market liberal party in Estonia. ... The European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party (founded in 1993) is a liberal party, mainly active in the European Union, composed of 49 national liberal and centrist parties from across Europe. ... October 2 is the 275th day of the year (276th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... County Harju County Mayor Jüri Ratas Area 159. ... The Commission seat in Brussels The European Commission (formally the Commission of the European Communities) is the executive body of the European Union. ... The Barroso Commission is the European Commission that has been in office since 22 November 2004 and is due to serve until 31 October 2009. ... The Prime Minister of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi Peaminister) is the head of government of the Republic of Estonia. ... The Minister of Foreign Affairs is the senior minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi Välsmisteerium) in the Estonian Government. ... The Riigikogu is the legislative assembly of Estonia. ... Liberalism is an ideology, philosophical view, and political tradition which holds that liberty is the primary political value. ... The Estonian Reform Party (Estonian: Eesti Reformierakond) is a free market liberal party in Estonia. ...


Career

  • 1975-1979: Specialist at the Finance Ministry of ESSR
  • 1979-1986: Chairman of the Central Authority of the Savings Banks
  • 1986-1989: Deputy chief editor of the newspaper Rahva Hääl
  • 1989-1991: Chairman of the Central Union of the Estonian Trade Unions
  • 1989-1991: Member of the Supreme Council of the USSR
  • 1991-1995: President of the Bank of Estonia
  • 1995-1996: Minister of Foreign Affairs.
  • 1999-2002: Minister of Finance
  • 2002-2003: Prime minister.
  • 2004- EU Commissioner for Administrative Affairs, Audit and Anti-Fraud and Vice-president of the Commission

References

European Parliament Answers to Commisioner Designate M. Kallas is the 247th day of the year (248th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ...


External link and sources

Preceded by
Neil Kinnock
(Administrative Reform)
European Commissioner for Administrative Affairs, Audit and Anti-Fraud
2004–2009
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Loyola de Palacio, Neil Kinnock
Vice-President of the European Commission
2004–2009
(jointly held position)
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Joaquín Almunia
European Commissioner for Economic and Monetary Affairs
2004
(jointly with Joaquín Almunia)
Succeeded by
Joaquín Almunia
Preceded by
Estonian European Commissioner
2004–2009
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Mart Laar
Prime Minister of Estonia
2002–2003
Succeeded by
Juhan Parts
Preceded by
Riivo Sinijärv
Minister of Foreign Affairs
1995–1996
Succeeded by
Toomas Hendrik Ilves
Heads of Government of Estonia Flag of Estonia
Prime Ministers (1918-1920)
Päts | Strandman | Tõnisson | Birk | Tõnisson | Piip 
State Elders (1920-1934)

Piip | Päts | Kukk | Päts | Akel | Jaakson | Teemant | Tõnisson | Rei | Strandman | Päts | Teemant | Einbund | Päts | Tõnisson | Päts Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock, PC (born 28 March 1942) is a British politician. ... Siim Kallas Barroso Commission, 2004 to 2009 The Commissioner for Administrative Affairs, Audit, & Anti-Fraud is the member of the European Commission. ... Loyola de Palacio (Madrid, September 16, 1950 - ) is a Spanish politician. ... Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock, PC (born 28 March 1942) is a British politician. ... Margot Wallström First-Vice-President, 2004 to 2009 A Vice President of the European Commission is a position given to a Commissioner in addition to their usual portfolio. ... Joaquín Almunia Joaquín Almunia is the member of the European Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs (since 26 April 2004). ... Joaquín Almunia Barroso Commission, 2004 to 2009 The Commissioner for Economic & Financial Affairs is the member of the European Commission responsible for the European Unions Financial and monetary affairs, often combined with similar portfolios. ... Joaquín Almunia Joaquín Almunia is the member of the European Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs (since 26 April 2004). ... Joaquín Almunia Joaquín Almunia is the member of the European Commission responsible for Economic and Monetary Affairs (since 26 April 2004). ... Cyprus has had a single European Commissioner since it joined in 2004. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Prime Minister of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi Peaminister) is the head of government of the Republic of Estonia. ... Juhan Parts (born 27 August 1966 in Tallinn) is a former Prime Minister of Estonia, and Chairman of the Res Publica party. ... The Minister of Foreign Affairs is the senior minister at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi Välsmisteerium) in the Estonian Government. ... Toomas Hendrik Ilves [IPA: toːmÉ‘s hendrik ilves] (born December 26, 1953) is an Estonian politician. ... The Prime Minister of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti Vabariigi Peaminister) is the head of government of the Republic of Estonia. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Estonia. ... Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 (February 23, 1874 – January 18, 1956) was a politician and the first President of Estonia. ... Jaan Tõnisson (22 December 1868 - Unknown) was an Estonian politician, serving as the Prime Minister of Estonia twice during 1919 to 1920 and as the Foreign Minister of Estonia from 1931 to 1932. ... Aadu Birk (born 14 November 1883 in Tarvastu, died 2 February 1942 in Sosva, Sverdlovsk oblast, Russia) was Prime Minister of Estonia. ... Jaan Tõnisson (22 December 1868 - Unknown) was an Estonian politician, serving as the Prime Minister of Estonia twice during 1919 to 1920 and as the Foreign Minister of Estonia from 1931 to 1932. ... Ants Piip VR III/1 (February 28, 1884, Tuhalaane Parish, Estonia - October 1, 1942, Nõrõbi camp, Perm Oblast, Soviet Union) was an Estonian lawyer, diplomat and politician. ... The State Elder or Elder of State (a literal translation of the Estonian: Riigivanem, official translation was State Head or President) was the official title of the Estonian Head of State from 1921 to 1937. ... Ants Piip VR III/1 (February 28, 1884, Tuhalaane Parish, Estonia - October 1, 1942, Nõrõbi camp, Perm Oblast, Soviet Union) was an Estonian lawyer, diplomat and politician. ... Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 (February 23, 1874 – January 18, 1956) was a politician and the first President of Estonia. ... Juhan (Johann) Kukk (April 13, 1885, Salla, Estonia - December 4, 1942, Arkhangelsk, Soviet Union) was Estonian politician. ... Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 (February 23, 1874 – January 18, 1956) was a politician and the first President of Estonia. ... Friedrich Karl Akel (September 5, 1871, Halliste, Estonia - July 3, 1941, Tallinn, Estonia) was Estonian diplomat and politician. ... Jüri Jaakson VR III/1 (January 16, 1870, Uue-Võidu, Estonia - April 20, 1942, Sosva, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Soviet Union) was Estonian businessman and politician. ... Jaan Teemant (September 24, 1872, Vigala Commune, Estonia - unknown) was Estonian lawyer and politician. ... Jaan Tõnisson (22 December 1868 - Unknown) was an Estonian politician, serving as the Prime Minister of Estonia twice during 1919 to 1920 and as the Foreign Minister of Estonia from 1931 to 1932. ... August Rei August Rei (22 March 1886 - 29 March 1963) was an Estonian politician. ... Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 (February 23, 1874 – January 18, 1956) was a politician and the first President of Estonia. ... Jaan Teemant (September 24, 1872, Vigala Commune, Estonia - unknown) was Estonian lawyer and politician. ... Kaarel Eenpalu, until 1935 Karl August Einbund (28 May 1888 in Tartu County, Estonia - 27/28 January 1942, Kirov Oblast, Russia) was an Estonian journalist, politician and head of state. ... Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 (February 23, 1874 – January 18, 1956) was a politician and the first President of Estonia. ... Jaan Tõnisson (22 December 1868 - Unknown) was an Estonian politician, serving as the Prime Minister of Estonia twice during 1919 to 1920 and as the Foreign Minister of Estonia from 1931 to 1932. ... Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 (February 23, 1874 – January 18, 1956) was a politician and the first President of Estonia. ...

Prime Ministers (1934-1940, 1944)

Päts | Eenpalu | Uluots | (Vares) | Tief  Konstantin Päts VR I/1 and III/1 (February 23, 1874 – January 18, 1956) was a politician and the first President of Estonia. ... Kaarel Eenpalu, until 1935 Karl August Einbund (28 May 1888 in Tartu County, Estonia - 27/28 January 1942, Kirov Oblast, Russia) was an Estonian journalist, politician and head of state. ... Jüri Uluots (January 13, 1890 - January 9, 1945) was an Estonian prime minister, journalist, and prominent attorney. ... Johannes Vares (12 January 1890 (O.S. 31 December 1891) - November 29, 1946) was an Estonian poet, doctor, and politician. ... Otto Tief Otto Tief (14. ...

Prime Ministers in Exile (1944-1992)

(Tief) | Sikkar | Kint | Warma | Kint | Mark | Penno  Otto Tief Otto Tief (14. ... This organization, company, or building article needs to be wikified. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... Aleksander Warma VR I/3 (June 22, 1890 Kõnnu Commune, Estonia - December 23, 1970 Stockholm, Sweden) was Estonian navy officer and diplomat. ... Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Prime Ministers, Estonian SSR (1940-1990)

Lauristin | (Sepre) | Veimer | Müürisepp | Klauson | Saul | Toome 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...

Prime Ministers, Republic of Estonia (1990-)

(Savisaar) | (Vähi) | Laar | Tarand | Vähi | Siimann | Laar | Kallas | Parts | Ansip  Edgar Savisaar Edgar Savisaar (born May 31, 1950 in Harku Commune, Harju County), is an Estonian politician and the leader of the Centre Party. ... Tiit Vähi (10 January 1947 - ), was an Estonian politician, as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1995 to 1997, and as acting Prime Minister for several months during 1992 under the transitional government. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Andres Tarand (born 11 January 1940 in Tallinn), is an Estonian politician and Member of the European Parliament for the Social Democratic Party, part of the Party of European Socialists. ... Tiit Vähi (10 January 1947 - ), was an Estonian politician, as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1995 to 1997, and as acting Prime Minister for several months during 1992 under the transitional government. ... Mart Siimann (born September 21, 1946 in Kilingi-Nõmme), was the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1997 to 1999. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Juhan Parts (born 27 August 1966 in Tallinn) is a former Prime Minister of Estonia, and Chairman of the Res Publica party. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...


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Siim Kallas at AllExperts (757 words)
Siim Kallas (born 2 October 1948 in Tallinn) is an Estonian politician, currently serving as European Commissioner for Administrative Affairs, Audit and Anti-Fraud.
Kallas is a former Prime Minister of Estonia, Estonian Minister of Finance, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and member of the Riigikogu.
Kallas, one of the first architects of Estonia's European policy, was foreign minister when Estonia applied for membership in the European Union, established its EU co-ordination structures and developed its first Action Plan for EU membership.
Britain.tv Wikipedia - Siim Kallas (684 words)
Siim Kallas (born 2 October 1948 in Tallinn) is an Estonian politician, currently serving as European Commissioner for Administrative Affairs, Audit and Anti-Fraud.
Kallas is a former Prime Minister of Estonia, Estonian Minister of Finance, Estonian Minister of Foreign Affairs, and member of the Riigikogu.
Kallas, one of the first architects of Estonia’s European policy, was foreign minister when Estonia applied for membership in the European Union, established its EU co-ordination structures and developed its first Action Plan for EU membership.
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