Alar Laneman (born 6 May 1962)[1] is an Estonian politician.

Alar Laneman
Minister of the Interior
In office
18 November 2020 – 26 January 2021
Prime MinisterJüri Ratas
Preceded byMart Helme
Succeeded byKristian Jaani
Personal details
Born (1962-05-06) 6 May 1962 (age 62)
Vändra, Estonia
Political partyEstonian Reform Party (2024–present)
Other political
affiliations
EKRE (2019–2024)
Alma materSwedish Defence University
Royal College of Defence Studies
Military service
AllegianceUSSR (1981–1991)
Estonia (1991–2009)
Branch/service Estonian Land Forces
Years of service1981–2009
RankBrigadier general
CommandsHeadquarters of the Estonian Defence Forces

Alar Laneman stood as a candidate on the list of the Estonian Conservative People's Party in the 2019 Riigikogu elections in the 12th constituency and was elected with 673 votes.[2] He served as Minister of the Interior in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Jüri Ratas from 18 November 2020 to 26 January 2021.[3] Kristian Jaani was appointed as his successor.[4] He is affiliated with the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE).

References

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  1. ^ "Alar Laneman". Estonian Government. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  2. ^ "Mandaatide omandamise viis". rk2019.valimised.ee. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
  3. ^ "Q&A: Estonia's government has resigned – what happens next?". ERR. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  4. ^ "Who's who: Estonia's new government". ERR. 26 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
Political offices
Preceded by Minister of the Interior
2020–2021
Succeeded by