Margus Tsahkna

Margus Tsahkna (born 13 April 1977) is an Estonian politician, leader of new liberal Estonia 200 party since 19 November 2023, former leader of the conservative Isamaa party, former Minister of Defence in Jüri Ratas' cabinet and Minister of Social Protection in Taavi Rõivas' second cabinet. He was sworn in as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the third cabinet of Kaja Kallas on 17 April 2023.

Margus Tsahkna
Tsahkna in 2023
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Assumed office
17 April 2023
Prime MinisterKaja Kallas
Preceded byUrmas Reinsalu
Minister of Defence
In office
23 November 2016  12 June 2017
Prime MinisterJüri Ratas
Preceded byHannes Hanso
Succeeded byJüri Luik
Minister of Social Protection
In office
9 April 2015  23 November 2016
Prime MinisterTaavi Rõivas
Preceded byHelmen Kütt
Succeeded byKaia Iva
Leader of the Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica
In office
6 June 2015  13 May 2017
Preceded byUrmas Reinsalu
Succeeded byHelir-Valdor Seeder
Leader of the Eesti 200
Assumed office
19 November 2023
Preceded byLauri Hussar
Personal details
Born (1977-04-13) 13 April 1977
Tartu, Estonia
Political partyEstonia 200 (2018–present)
Other political
affiliations
Pro Patria and Res Publica Union (2000–2017)
SpouseAnna-Greta Tsahkna
Children4
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