Estonia elects human rights ombudsman Madise as its next president
Madise ran unopposed after no rival candidate secured enough backing, and she will serve a five-year term as Estonia’s largely ceremonial head of state.
- On Wednesday, the Estonian parliament, the Riigikogu, elected constitutional lawyer Ulle Madise as the Baltic nation's next president, making her the second woman to hold the largely ceremonial post.
- Running unopposed after no rival candidates secured sufficient parliamentary backing, Madise previously served as Estonia's human rights ombudsman since 2015.
- Alar Karis, the outgoing president, did not seek a second term, and Madise will hold the position for the next five years.
- Estonia, a nation of 1.4 million people bordering Russia, remains a vocal critic of Moscow and strong supporter of Ukraine within NATO and the European Union.
- The country ranks among leading military spenders in both alliances, budgeting 5.4% of gross domestic product for defense this year, underscoring regional security priorities.
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(Berlin=Yonhap News) Correspondent Kim Gye-yeon = Local media outlet ERR reported on the 2nd (local time) that jurist and Constitutional Protector Wille Madise (51) has been elected President of Estonia...
The president of Estonia for the last five years, Alar Karis, announced in June that he would not run for a second term for family reasons, just at a time when the war tension on the NATO's eastern flank only increases. The lack of parliamentary support is also one of the keys that tipped the balance when deciding not to opt for one more term. The Reformist Party and Social Democrats withdrew his vote in the Riigikogu which led to the arrival of…
vz.ru
belta.byThe former Chancellor of Law, Yulle Madize, was elected as the new President of Estonia on the basis of a vote in the country's Parliament. The vote was taken on Wednesday, 2 September, by the RIA News. For the nomination of Yulle Madize, 71 members of the Parliament of Estonia voted. The decision was taken by a majority vote. The press service of the legislature broadcast the meeting. The sixth President of the Republic of Estonia officially to…
Interfax.ru
reform.newsJulle Madise (Ulle Madise) was elected President of Estonia at an extraordinary session of Parliament on Wednesday.
The Estonian Parliament elected Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as president. She is known for her governance and correct language. Friends also praise her for her dark humor.
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