Henn Põlluaas (born 16 February 1960) is an Estonian politician and the President of the Riigikogu since April 2019 to March 2021.[1][2] He was also the mayor of Saue from 2012 until 2015 when he was elected to the parliament.[3] He has been the vice-chairman of the Conservative People's Party since 2017. In June 2021, Põlluaas was announced as the Conservative People's Party candidate in the 2021 Estonian presidential election.[4]
Henn Põlluaas | |
|---|---|
 Põlluaas in 2015 | |
| Member of the Riigikogu | |
| Assumed office 30 March 2015 | |
| President of the Riigikogu | |
| In office 4 April 2019 – 18 March 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Eiki Nestor |
| Succeeded by | Jüri Ratas |
| Mayor of Saue | |
| In office 2012–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Pajundi |
| Succeeded by | Tõnu Urva |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 February 1960 Tallinn, Estonia |
| Political party | Conservative People's Party (2012–2024) Nationalists and Conservatives (2024–) |
| Alma mater | Tallinn University |
When he was elected the President of the Riigikogu, he immediately ordered two European Union flags in the main reception hall of the parliament to be removed.[5] After he lost the position in March 2021, the EU flags were restored.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Põlluaas, Seeder, Kallas elected Riigikogu president, vice-presidents". ERR. 4 April 2019.
- ^ "Riigikogu juhatus". Riigikogu.
- ^ "Parlamenti valitud Põlluaas loobub Saue linnapea kohast" (in Estonian). Postimees. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 24 April 2019.
- ^ Vasli, Karoliina (6 June 2021). "Ametlik! EKRE presidendikandidaat on Henn Põlluaas" (in Estonian). Delfi.
- ^ Delfi
- ^ Delfi
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