Speaker - Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta

Ms Liisa-Ly Pakosta

Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs
Estonia

Biography

Liisa-Ly Pakosta holds the ministerial position since July 2024. Prior to this role, she was the Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee of the Estonian Parliament. Ms. Pakosta is an experienced leader with extensive international experience and a strong background in both public and private sectors. She has held various leadership positions, including the head of the Tallinn Heritage Board, the State Heritage Board, and Deputy Mayor of Tallinn. Ms. Pakosta was a member of Parliament from 2009 to 2015. She also served as Editor-in-Chief at AS Ühinenud Ajakirjad and was Estonia’s Gender Equality and Equal Treatment Commissioner from 2015 to 2022.

In her ministerial role, Ms. Pakosta is committed to combining the digital and judicial spheres, recognising that technology can enhance access to justice and strengthen societal resilience. She prioritises international cooperation, emphasising security ties, entrepreneurial partnerships, and leveraging digital solutions to strengthen global collaboration.

Minister Pakosta holds Master’s degrees in Law and History, and is pursuing a PhD in Law at the University of Tartu.

She is fluent in Estonian, English and Swedish, proficient in Russian, and has good command of French and German.