Mr Hololei has also served in the Estonian government as Minister of Economy (2001–02) and was the government's deputy representative to the Convention on the Future of Europe (2002–03).
Hr Hololei on töötanud ka Eesti Vabariigi valitsuses majandusministrina (2001–2002) ning olnud valitsuse esindaja asetäitja Euroopa Tulevikukonvendis (2002–2003).