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Jan Saats (born 27 February 1965 in [[Selpe (Pacifica)|Selpe]], [[Eflad (Pacifica)|Eflad]]) is an Efladian diplomat and Professor of International Relations and Political Economy, who has been serving as the tenth [[Speaker of the World Forum (Pacifica)|Speaker of the World Forum]] since August 2023. He was a professor at Tehnograd University from 2000 until 2022. From April 2022 to his appointment as the [[Politics of Eflad (Pacifica)|Efladian Ambassador to the World Forum]] he served as special counsel to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the cabinet Tirng. | Jan Saats (born 27 February 1965 in [[Selpe (Pacifica)|Selpe]], [[Eflad (Pacifica)|Eflad]]) is an Efladian diplomat and Professor of International Relations and Political Economy, who has been serving as the tenth [[Speaker of the World Forum (Pacifica)|Speaker of the World Forum]] since August 2023. He was a professor at Tehnograd University from 2000 until 2022. From April 2022 to his appointment as the [[Politics of Eflad (Pacifica)|Efladian Ambassador to the World Forum]] he served as special counsel to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the cabinet Tirng. | ||
= Early Life and Education = | |||
== Early Life and Education == | |||
Saats was born on 27 February 1965 in Selpe. His father was a carpenter and led a small shop, his mother was an elementary school teacher. He attended the Martin-Beck-Hauptschule and later Gymnasium, where he completed his ''Große Matura''. He studied international relations and philosophy, entering a fast-track programme in his second year of studies, completing them after only 5 years with a doctorate. He was awarded the Prize of the Herai-Dofa-Society for his extraordinary research in international relations. In 2000 he received a call to the Tehnograd University for a professorship. He remained in that position until 2022, establishing the department of Political Economy. | Saats was born on 27 February 1965 in Selpe. His father was a carpenter and led a small shop, his mother was an elementary school teacher. He attended the Martin-Beck-Hauptschule and later Gymnasium, where he completed his ''Große Matura''. He studied international relations and philosophy, entering a fast-track programme in his second year of studies, completing them after only 5 years with a doctorate. He was awarded the Prize of the Herai-Dofa-Society for his extraordinary research in international relations. In 2000 he received a call to the Tehnograd University for a professorship. He remained in that position until 2022, establishing the department of Political Economy. | ||
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| Speaker of the World Forum | |
| Assumed office 1 August 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tudor Segărceanu |
| Efladian Ambassador to the World Forum | |
| Assumed office 13 November 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Dr. Lina Frere |
| Special Counsellor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 25 April 2022 – 12 November 2022 | |
| Chancellor | Hanna Tirng |
| Preceded by | Dr. Marko Zipfer |
| Succeeded by | Helmut Müller |
| Professor of International Relations and Political Economy | |
| In office 18 March 2000 – 24 April 2022 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 27, 1965 Selpe, Eflad |
| Nationality | Efladian |
| Alma mater | University of Selpe |
Jan Saats (born 27 February 1965 in Selpe, Eflad) is an Efladian diplomat and Professor of International Relations and Political Economy, who has been serving as the tenth Speaker of the World Forum since August 2023. He was a professor at Tehnograd University from 2000 until 2022. From April 2022 to his appointment as the Efladian Ambassador to the World Forum he served as special counsel to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in the cabinet Tirng.
Early Life and Education
Saats was born on 27 February 1965 in Selpe. His father was a carpenter and led a small shop, his mother was an elementary school teacher. He attended the Martin-Beck-Hauptschule and later Gymnasium, where he completed his Große Matura. He studied international relations and philosophy, entering a fast-track programme in his second year of studies, completing them after only 5 years with a doctorate. He was awarded the Prize of the Herai-Dofa-Society for his extraordinary research in international relations. In 2000 he received a call to the Tehnograd University for a professorship. He remained in that position until 2022, establishing the department of Political Economy.
Diplomatic Career
After Hanna Tirng was elected Prime Minister Dr. Frank Tæren became new foreign minister. He called Saats to become his Special Counsellor. Saats was already involved with politics earlier, often being an expert counsellor to the forign affairs committee. He attended a teaching position at the diplomatic academy.
Saats left his professorship and teaching positions after assuming office. He was portrayed by colleagues as an extremely professional, pragamtic and astute. He is credited for warming Eflads foreign relations and helping establish Eflad as a golbal player.
In November 2022 he was appointed as Ambassador to the World Forum after his predecessor, Dr. Lina Frere, was recalled from her position due to a scandalous speech in the Assembly. He was elected Speaker of the World Forum in August 2023, becoming the tenth Speaker and first Efladian to be elected.