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Ester TuiksooEstonian politician
Date of Birth: 05.03.1965
Country:  Estonia |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Political Career
- Ministerial Positions
- Riigikogu Membership
- Recognition and Controversies
Early Life and Education
Anne Sulling, an Estonian politician, was born in Põlva, Estonian SSR. She completed her education at the University of Tartu in 1990.
Political Career
Sulling's political journey began in 1994 when she joined the Estonian Reform Party. She later moved to the People's Union Party in 2000. From 19 March to 29 April 2007, she served as the interim chair of the People's Union of Estonia.
Ministerial Positions
Sulling held several ministerial positions. She was the Minister of Agriculture in Juhan Parts' government and continued in that role under Andrus Ansip's first government.
Riigikogu Membership
Sulling was repeatedly elected to the Riigikogu, Estonia's parliament. She served as a member from the 12th Riigikogu, which she was elected to from the Centrist Party of Estonia on 6 March 2011. She left the Riigikogu after a court conviction came into force.
Recognition and Controversies
Sulling was awarded the Order of the White Star, Third Class. However, the order was revoked by the Estonian president in July 2014 after she was found guilty of bribery by a court.
