Parek, Lagle (1941–)
Parek, Lagle (1941–)
Estonian architect and politician. Born 1941 in Estonia.
Employed by the Estonian Architectural Memorials Institute for 11 years (1972–83), was charged with "anti-Soviet agitation" (1983) and imprisoned for 4 years; following release, was leader of the center-right Estonian National Independence Party (ERSP, 1989–93); ran for president of Estonia (1992), finishing 4th with 4.3% of the vote; appointed interior minister (Oct 1992), remained in office until Nov 1993, at which time she resigned amid allegations of friction between the police and the army.
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