Minister of Social Affairs (Estonia)

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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.