Minister of Social Affairs (Estonia)

Minister of Social Affairs of Estonia (Estonian: Eesti sotsiaalminister), is a cabinet-level member of the Government of Estonia responsible for the Estonian Ministry of Social Affairs.

Former ministers

The position first appeared in the government of Mart Laar established in 1992.

• From October 22, 1992–September 20, 1994, the post was held by Marju Lauristin.
• From September 20, 1994–May 1, 1995, the post was held by Toomas Vilosius.
• From April 17, 1995–November 20, 1995, the post was held by Siiri Oviir.
• From November 6, 1995–December 1, 1996, the post was held by Toomas Vilosius.
• From December 2, 1996–March 25, 1999, the post was held by Tiiu Aro.
• From March 25, 1999–January 28, 2002, the post was held by Eiki Nestor.
• From January 28, 2002–April 9, 2003, the post was held by Siiri Oviir.
• From April 10, 2003–April 13, 2005, the post was held by Marko Pomerants.
• From April 13, 2005–April 5, 2007, the post was held by Jaak Aab.
• From April 5, 2007–February 23, 2009, the post was held by Maret Maripuu.
• From February 23, 2009 - December 10, 2012, the post was held by Hanno Pevkur.
• From December 11, 2012 - March 26, 2014, the post was held by current PM Taavi Rõivas
• Since March 26, 2014 the post is held by two ministers: Minister of Social Protection Helmen Kütt and Minister of Health and Labour Urmas Kruuse.