Ministry · Government of the Republic of Estonia
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
Majandus- ja Kommunikatsiooniministeerium
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Head of institution
Mandate
What it is responsible for
- Economic and industrial policy
- Foreign trade, with the related Foreign Ministry departments
- Internal market, employment and labour
From the official description[1]
Structure
Agencies in its area of government
Ministry
Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications
- Estonian Business and Innovation Agency (runs e-Residency)
- Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority
- Labour Inspectorate
Listed by the ministry[1]. Agency records are not yet profiled.
Record of changes
History
16 Sept 2026
Liina Vahtras, former head of e-Residency, succeeds Erkki Keldo as Minister of Economy and Industry.[1][2]
Verified1 Jan 2025
Digital affairs and four agencies move to the Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs.[3]
Verified23 Jul 2024
Erkki Keldo takes office as Minister of Economy and Industry.[2]
Verified
Evidence
Sources
- [1]Minister of Economy and Industry Liina Vahtras: curriculum vitae
Government of the Republic of EstoniaOfficialChecked 12 Oct 2026
- [2]Minister of Energy and the Environment Erkki Keldo: curriculum vitae
Government of the Republic of EstoniaOfficialChecked 12 Oct 2026
- [3]Ministry of Justice is now Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs
Ministry of Justice and Digital AffairsOfficialChecked 12 Oct 2026