Prior to joining DG Relex he served as the first head of the European Commission Representation in Estonia from 2005 to 2010.
Before this he held various positions in the Estonian civil service, including Foreign Policy Advisor to President Lennart Meri, Director General for Political Affairs and Director General for EU Affairs in the Foreign Ministry and Advisor to the Minister of Defence.
Klaar holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
Klaar replaced the German diplomat Herbert Salber in the role.
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