14 Facts About Kristen Michal

Kristen Michal studied law at Academy Nord and graduated in 2009.

Kristen Michal has been pursuing master's study in law at Tallinn University's Law School since 2009.

Kristen Michal worked as an advisor at different levels for the Reform Party from 1996 to 2002.

Kristen Michal became an advisor to then prime minister Siim Kallas in 2002.

Kristen Michal served as the Elder of the Tallinn City Centre for one year.

Kristen Michal has been a member of the Riigikogu from 2005 to 2011 and from 2012 to 2015.

Kristen Michal was appointed Minister of Justice on 6 April 2011, replacing another Reform Party member Rein Lang.

In May 2012, Kristen Michal was at the centre of accusations by Silver Meikar, a Reform Party member and a former member of the Riigikogu, that the Reform Party has been receiving donations from dubious sources for years.

Kristen Michal was investigated on accusations of money laundering and illegal party financing.

Kristen Michal announced that if he would be found guilty, he would resign from his post.

Kristen Michal was replaced in that office by Hanno Pevkur.

From 9 April 2015 to 23 November 2016, Kristen Michal served as the minister of economic affairs and infrastructure.

On 29 June 2024, Kristen Michal was nominated by the Reform Party to replace Kaja Kallas as Prime Minister following the latter's appointment as High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union.

Kristen Michal's cabinet took office on 23 July 2024, after the 14 ministers were sworn in before the Riigikogu.