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Rein LangEstonian politician, member of the Reform Party since 1995, diplomat
Date of Birth: 04.07.1957
Country: Estonia |
Content:
Early Life and Education
Reinu Lang was born into a diplomatic family and raised partly in Helsinki, Finland. He acquired fluency in Finnish and attended the prestigious English College in Tallinn. In 1980, he graduated with honors from the University of Tartu.
Political Career
Minister of Justice (2005-2011)Lang joined the Reform Party in 1995 and entered politics in 2005 as Minister of Justice. In 2009, he briefly also held the position of Acting Minister of Internal Affairs.
Minister of Culture (2011-2013)
In 2011, Lang was appointed Minister of Culture. His tenure was marked by a controversial no-confidence vote initiated by opposition parties in 2013. Despite receiving support from a member of the ruling coalition, the vote failed to pass.
Resignation
Following the no-confidence vote, Lang announced his resignation. He left office on December 4, 2013.
Personal Life
Lang has been in a long-term relationship with Ulvi Kuusk since 1979, with whom he has a daughter.

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