Mart Laar

Mart Laar is an Estonian politician and historian known for leading Estonia’s rapid transition from a Soviet-controlled economy to a free-market system in the early 1990s. As Prime Minister, he implemented significant reforms, including privatization and deregulation, which helped Estonia achieve economic growth and stability. His efforts earned him recognition as a pioneer of post-communist economic reform. Laar is also respected for his academic work on Estonia’s history and his ongoing contribution to national and international politics, promoting democracy and economic development.