Estonia’s Presidential Election Sparks Debate Over Democratic Process

The recent selection of Estonia’s head of state has drawn criticism from diplomatic observers regarding the parliamentary voting system, renewing calls for electoral reform and highlighting historical precedents in the country's leadership transitions.

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A look back at Estonia's presidential elections | Episode 7: Alar Karis, 2021

Five years ago, Alar Karis emerged from a crowded field of potential candidates to win Estonia's presidency, backed by a cross-party search for a politically unaffiliated figure capable of securing broad support in the Riigikogu.

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