Riho Terras
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For the Estonian-American mathematician, see Riho Terras (mathematician).
Riho Terras (born 17 April 1967) is an Estonian politician and a former military officer who is serving as a member of the European Parliament since 1 February 2020. He was the Commander of the Estonian Defence Forces from 2011 to 2018. He was promoted to general in 2017.[1]
Quick Facts MEP, Member of the European Parliament for Estonia ...
Riho Terras | |
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Member of the European Parliament for Estonia | |
Assumed office 1 February 2020 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1967-04-17) 17 April 1967 (age 57) Kohtla-Järve, Estonia |
Political party | Isamaa |
Alma mater | University of Tartu Bundeswehr University Munich |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Estonia |
Branch/service | Estonian Defence Forces |
Years of service | 1991–2018 |
Rank | General |
Battles/wars | Iraq War |
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He was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019 and took his seat after Brexit.[2]