Lauri Luik (born 23 April 1982 in Haapsalu) is an Estonian politician. He has been member of XI, XII and XIII Riigikogu. [1]
In 2004 he graduated from Tallinn University of Technology in computer and systems engineering. [1]
Since 2000 he has been a member of Estonian Reform Party. [1]
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