Laur Läänemets

Working on my own projects

Lauri Läänemets is a multifaceted Estonian politician and entrepreneur. Here's a comprehensive overview:

Political Career

Lauri Läänemets is currently the Minister of Interior Affairs of Estonia, a position he has held since July 18, 2022.1 2 He is also the chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDE), a role he assumed on February 5, 2022.1 2 He was elected to the XIV Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) and has been actively involved in politics since 2010.1 2

Professional Background

Beyond politics, Läänemets has a diverse professional background in technology and product development:

Entrepreneurial Roles::

CEO/Co-founder of Stemy (June 2022 - Present)
Co-founder at Mentornaut (February 2022 - February 2023)
Product/Business Development at Pactum
Product Lead at TransferWise

Education and Early Career

Graduated from Tallinn University in recreation management in 20071 2
Holds a Master's Degree in Integrated Mechanical and Electrical Engineering from the University of Bath (1st class honours)3
Served as mayor of Väätsa Rural Municipality from 2013 to 20171 2

Personal Details

Born on January 31, 1983, in Tallinn, Estonia
Speaks Estonian and English natively, with elementary proficiency in German, Spanish, and Portuguese3

Interestingly, in recent years, he has faced some international tensions, including being placed on a wanted list by Russian authorities in March 2024 for allegedly destroying Soviet monuments.2