Kadri Simson
Estonian politician
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Kadri Simson (née Must, born 22 January 1977) is an Estonian politician, formerly from the Centre Party, who served as the European Commissioner for Energy in the von der Leyen Commission between 2019 and 2024.
Kadri Simson | |
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.jpg) Simson in 2024 | |
| European Commissioner for Energy | |
| In office 1 December 2019 – 30 November 2024 | |
| Commission | Von der Leyen I |
| Preceded by | Miguel Arias Cañete |
| Succeeded by | Dan Jørgensen |
| Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure | |
| In office 23 November 2016 – 29 April 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Jüri Ratas |
| Preceded by | Kristen Michal |
| Succeeded by | Taavi Aas |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kadri Must 22 January 1977 |
| Party | n/a |
| Education | University of Tartu University College London |
Early life
Political career
Simson was a member of the Estonian Centre Party from 1995 to 2024. She worked as an advisor to the Tallinn City Government in 1999, later Tallinn Mayor between 2001 and 2002.[4] Simson served as chairwoman of the Pärnumaa region from 2011 until 2021.[5]
In 2015, Simson failed to beat party leader Edgar Savisaar for his role after an almost uninterrupted 25-year tenure. Savisaar won the vote of 541 delegates, to Simson's 486, from a total of 1,051.[6]
In December 2024, Simson announced that she would be leaving the Centre Party.[7]
Other activities
- Paris Peace Forum, Member of the Global Council for Responsible Transition Minerals (since 2025)[8]
