Laine Jänes
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Laine Randjärv is an Estonia
n politician from the Reform Party
. She was the Mayor of Tartu
from 23 September 2004 to 2007, and previously she was Deputy Mayor from 2002 to 2004. 2007–2011 she served as the Minister of Culture
in Andrus Ansip
's second government. Since April 2011 she´s a vice-speaker of Riigikogu
.
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
n politician from the Reform Party
Estonian Reform Party
The Estonian Reform Party is a centre-right, free market liberal party in Estonia. It is led by Estonian Prime Minister Andrus Ansip, and has 33 members in the 101-member Riigikogu, making it the largest party in the legislature...
. She was the Mayor of Tartu
Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia. In contrast to Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn, Tartu is often considered the intellectual and cultural hub, especially since it is home to Estonia's oldest and most renowned university. Situated 186 km southeast of Tallinn, the...
from 23 September 2004 to 2007, and previously she was Deputy Mayor from 2002 to 2004. 2007–2011 she served as the Minister of Culture
Ministry of Culture (Estonia)
The Ministry of Culture of Estonia is a Cabinet-level governmental agency in Estonia in charge of conducting and organising the country's cultural affairs and policies.-Structure of the ministry:...
in Andrus Ansip
Andrus Ansip
Andrus Ansip is the current Prime Minister of Estonia, and chairman of the market liberal Estonian Reform Party .-Early life and career:...
's second government. Since April 2011 she´s a vice-speaker of Riigikogu
Riigikogu
The Riigikogu is the unicameral parliament of Estonia. All important state-related questions pass through the Riigikogu...
.