Erkki Keldo
Estonian Reform Party
In undertaking to perform the duties of a member of the Government of the Republic, I am aware that I shall bear responsibility in this office before the Republic of Estonia and my conscience. I solemnly swear to remain faithful to the constitutional order of the Republic of Estonia and to devote my strength to securing the welfare and future of the people of Estonia.
23 July 2024, Tallinn
Minister of Economy and Industry of the Republic of Estonia from 23 July 2024
Erkki Keldo was born on 7 November 1990. He is in a non-marital partnership and a father of one. Keldo joined the Estonian Reform Party in 2012 and is a member of its board.
Career
- 2021–2024 Member of the 14th and 15th Riigikogu
- 2018–2022 Secretary General of the Estonian Reform Party
- 2014–2018 Campaign Adviser, adviser to the Regional Development Division, adviser to the political group, and in 2018, adviser to the Deputy Chair of the Estonian Reform party
- 2013–2022 Member of the Council of Põltsamaa rural municipality, in 2017–2021, Deputy Chair
Education
He graduated from Tallinn University in 2013 with a degree in political science.
Other
His hobbies are football and quiz games.
About the job of the Minister of Economy and Industry
The Minister of Economy and Industry is the head of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and is responsible for its areas of government, with the exception of drafting the Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities Act.
The minister is appointed and released from office by the President of the Republic on the proposal of the prime minister. The minister will assume office by taking an oath of office before the Riigikogu.
- In addition, the Minister of Economy and Industry is responsible for foreign trade and the management of the relevant departments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- The Minister of Economy and Industry is a member of the Supervisory Board of the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund.
- The Minister represents Estonia in the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union in matters relating to foreign trade, in the Competitiveness Council in matters relating to the internal market, industry, tourism, innovation, and space, and in the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council in matters relating to employment, working environment, employment relationships, equal treatment, and gender equality.
- The Minister of Economic Affairs and Industry is responsible for the Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority, the Labour Inspectorate, the Estonian Unemployment Insurance Fund, the Land Board, the non-profit association Estonian Centre for Standardisation and Accreditation, the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency, the Tallinn Science Park Foundation TEHNOPOL, the Tartu Science Park Foundation, the Estonian Stockpiling Agency (AS Eesti Varude Keskus), KredEx Credit Insurance Ltd (Aktsiaselts KredEx Krediidikindlustus), and Metrosert Ltd (Aktsiaselts Metrosert).
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communication
The objective of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications is to increase the competitiveness of Estonian companies and thus the prosperity of people.
Organisation of work of the Government of the Republic
The government implements the state’s domestic and foreign policy. The government makes decisions on a collegial basis on behalf of the executive. The competence of ministers in managing ministries and the areas of responsibility of ministers are determined with an order of the prime minister.
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