Mart Helme
Mart Helme ([ˈmɑrt ˈhelme], born 31 October 1949) is an Estonian politician, diplomat and musician who served as the Minister of the Interior from 2019 to 2020. He was the long time chairman of the national conservative Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) from 13 April 2013 to 4 July 2020 when he was succeeded by his son Martin Helme.
Mart Helme | |
|---|---|
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 29 April 2019 – 9 November 2020 | |
| Prime Minister | Jüri Ratas |
| Preceded by | Katri Raik |
| Succeeded by | Alar Laneman |
| Leader of the Conservative People's Party | |
| In office 13 April 2013 – 4 July 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Margo Miljand |
| Succeeded by | Martin Helme |
| Estonian Ambassador to Russia | |
| In office 1995–1999 | |
| President | Lennart Meri |
| Preceded by | Jüri Kahn |
| Succeeded by | Tiit Matsulevitš |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 October 1949 Pärnu, Estonia |
| Political party | Conservative People's (2012–present) People's Union (2003–2005) Res Publica Party (2002) |
| Spouse | Helle-Moonika Helme |
| Children | 6, including Martin |
| Alma mater | University of Tartu |
Helme also served as Estonia's ambassador to Russia from 1995 to 1999. Some media outlets have described him as a right-wing populist.
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