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Jüri Pihl

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Jüri Pihl (born 17 March 1954 in Kuressaare) is an Estonian politician, a member of the Social Democratic Party.

From 1993 to 2003 he served as the General Director of Kaitsepolitsei, the central security institution in Estonia. After that, from 2003 to 2005 he was the Attorney General of the Republic of Estonia.

From April 5, 2007 until May 21, 2009 he was the Minister of Internal Affairs in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Andrus Ansip. He was dismissed when the Social Democratic Party decided to left the coalition.

From March 7, 2009 until October 16, 2010 he was the Chairman of the Social Democratic Party.

Preceded by Estonian Minister of Internal Affairs
April 5, 2007 – May 21, 2009
Succeeded by

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