Siim Kallas, former EU Commissioner and Estonian leader, passes away at 77

Siim Kallas, a prominent Estonian politician and former European Commissioner, died at 77. His daughter, Kaja Kallas, announced his passing on Instagram. Kallas was the first European Commissioner from Estonia, serving from 2004, and played a significant role in the country's economic reforms and European integration. He was also the Prime Minister in 2002, overseeing Estonia's accession to the EU and NATO.