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The Estonian Parliament elects Madise as its new President
Germany🏛️ PoliticsCenter8 hr. ago

The Estonian Parliament elects Madise as its new President

The Estonian parliament has elected Ülle Madise as the country's new president, making her the second woman to hold the position. Madise, a 51-year-old lawyer, previously served as Justice Minister and as an independent ombudsman overseeing legislative compliance with the constitution. She was chosen in the first round with a two-thirds majority, without any opposition candidates. As president, she will have largely representative duties but will also serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Estonia, a NATO and EU member, faces security concerns due to its proximity to Russia and its Russian-speaking minority. Madise emphasized Estonia's role as a frontline nation for European and Western security during her brief speech. She will succeed Alar Karis, who did not seek re-election, and her term will last five years.

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The Estonian Parliament elects Madise as its new President

The Estonian parliament has elected Ülle Madise as the country's new president, making her the second woman to hold the position. Madise, a 51-year-old lawyer, previously served as Justice Minister and as an independent ombudsman overseeing legislative compliance with the constitution. She was chosen in the first round with a two-thirds majority, without any opposition candidates. As president, she will have largely representative duties but will also serve as commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Estonia, a NATO and EU member, faces security concerns due to its proximity to Russia and its Russian-speaking minority. Madise emphasized Estonia's role as a frontline nation for European and Western security during her brief speech. She will succeed Alar Karis, who did not seek re-election, and her term will last five years.

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