Margus Kolga

Who is Margus Kolga?

Margus Kolga served as the deputy chancellor on defense policy for Estonia from 1996 to 2003. In May 2003, he resigned his office following allegations that he abused his position, commissioning translations for the Ministry of Defence from a company owned by his wife. It was also alleged he shared state secrets with his wife and forged the signature of his superior.

In July 2003, he was convicted by the Tallinn City Court, having admitted his guilt, and fined 48,600 kroons. In December 2010, he was appointed as the Permanent Representative of Estonia to the United Nations, having previously served at the Baltic Defence College and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.