# Toomas Varek

_Estonian politician (born 1948)_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Toomas Varek is an Estonian politician. He has been a member of IX, X and X Riigikogu. In 2003 he was Minister of the Interior of Estonia, Deputy Speaker of the Riigikogu 2005–2006 and Speaker of the Riigikogu 2006–2007.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 6 June 1948 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q934755#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Rakvere ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q934755#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Estonia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q934755#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q934755#P106))
- **Political party:** Estonian Centre Party; Estonian Reform Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q934755#P102))
- **Education:** Kunda High School; Estonian University of Life Sciences ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q934755#P69))
- **Positions held:** mayor (since August 2012); member of the Riigikogu (since 27 March 2007); President of the Riigikogu (23 March 2006 – 2 April 2007); Minister of the Interior (10 February 2003 – 10 April 2003); member of the Riigikogu ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q934755#P39))

## Questions

**When was Toomas Varek born?**  
Toomas Varek was born on 6 June 1948 in Rakvere.

**What positions has Toomas Varek held?**  
Positions held by Toomas Varek include: mayor (since August 2012); member of the Riigikogu (since 27 March 2007); President of the Riigikogu (2006–2007); Minister of the Interior (2003–2003); member of the Riigikogu.

**Where did Toomas Varek study?**  
Toomas Varek was educated at Kunda High School, Estonian University of Life Sciences.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Toomas Varek](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toomas_Varek) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q934755](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q934755) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Toomas Varek (396319 ERM Fk3046 614).jpg by Arp Karm (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Toomas_Varek_(396319_ERM_Fk3046_614).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Toomas Varek". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/toomas-varek. Retrieved 8 November 2026.