Politics in Estonia takes place in a framework of a parliamentary representative democratic republic,whereby the Prime Minister of Estonia is the head of government,and of a multi-party system. Legislative power is vested in the Estonian parliament. Executive power is exercised by the government,which is led by the prime minister. The judiciary is independent of the executive and the legislature. Estonia is a member of the United Nations,the European Union,and NATO.
The Estonian Reform Party is a liberal political party in Estonia. The party has been led by Kaja Kallas since 2018. It is colloquially known as the "Squirrel Party".
The Social Democratic Party is a centre-left political party in Estonia. It is currently led by Lauri Läänemets. From July 2022,the party has been a junior coalition partner in the second Kallas government.
Jüri Ratas is an Estonian politician who was the 18th prime minister of Estonia from 2016 to 2021. He has been Leader of the Centre Party since 2016,and was the mayor of Tallinn from 2005 to 2007.
Eesti Raadio was the public service radio broadcaster of Estonia that,at the time of closure,operated five national radio stations. It was closed in 2007 as a result of a merger with Eesti Televisioon to form the Estonian Public Broadcasting service,or Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR).
Madis Kallas is an Estonian decathlete and politician,Minister of the Environment of Estonia. From 2017 to 2020 and again from 2021 to 2022 he was the mayor of Saaremaa Municipality.
Kristen Michal is an Estonian politician. A member of the Estonian Reform Party,he was the minister of economic affairs and infrastructure in Taavi Rõivas' cabinet between 9 April 2015 and 22 November 2016. Previously,Michal served as the minister of justice from 2011 to 2012.
Margus Tsahkna is an Estonian politician,one of the leaders of new liberal Estonia 200 party,former leader of the conservative Isamaa party,former Minister of Defence in Jüri Ratas' cabinet and Minister of Social Protection in Taavi Rõivas' second cabinet. He was sworn in as Minister of Foreign Affairs in the third cabinet of Kaja Kallas on 17 April 2023.
Kaja Kallas is an Estonian politician who has been prime minister of Estonia since 2021,and is the first woman to serve in the role. The leader of the Reform Party since 2018,she was a member of the Riigikogu in 2019–2021,and 2011–2014. Kallas was a member of the European Parliament in 2014–2018,representing the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. Before her election to Parliament,she was an attorney specialising in European competition law.
Kersti Kaljulaid is an Estonian marathoner who served as the fifth president of Estonia between 2016 and 2021. She was also the first and only female head of state of Estonia since the country declared independence in 1918,as well as the youngest president,aged 46 at the time of her election.
Riina Sikkut is an Estonian politician. She serves as Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure in the second cabinet of Prime Minister Kaja Kallas. She also served as Minister of Health and Labour in Jüri Ratas' first cabinet. She was sworn in on 2 May 2018,after the former minister Jevgeni Ossinovski had vacated the seat,and left the office on 29 April 2019.
Liina Kersna is an Estonian journalist,civil servant and politician. From 2021 to 2022 Kersna was the Minister of Education and Research.
Estonia 200 is a liberal political party in Estonia. It adheres to social and economic liberalism.
Parliamentary elections were held in Estonia on 5 March 2023 to elect all 101 members of the Riigikogu. The officially published election data indicate the victory of the Reform Party,which won 37 seats in total,while the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) placed second with 17 seats. The Centre Party won 16 seats,a loss of 10,while Estonia 200 won 14 seats,gaining representation in Riigikogu.
Kalle Laanet is Estonian politician and police officer. He is member of XIV Riigikogu. Since 2014 he belongs to Estonian Reform Party. He has served as Minister of Justice since 2023.
Kristina Kallas is an Estonian politician who was the leader of the Eesti 200 party. She is not related to Kaja Kallas,the current Prime Minister of Estonia.
An indirect election took place in Estonia on 30 and 31 August 2021 to elect the president of Estonia,who is the country's head of state. The Riigikogu —the Parliament of Estonia —elected Alar Karis to serve in the office and he was sworn in as the 6th president on 11 October 2021. The incumbent,Kersti Kaljulaid,was eligible to seek reelection to a second,and final,term but failed to gain the endorsement of at least 21 MPs,which is required in order for a candidate to register,as she was outspoken against some of the policies of the government,who thus denied her support.
Mart Võrklaev is an Estonian politician currently serving as Minister of Finance since 2023 and as a member of XIV Riigikogu.
Events in the year 2022 in Estonia.
Events in the year 2023 in Estonia.
