Helle Kalda (born 17 February 1950 in Tartu) is an Estonian politician. She has been member of X and XI Riigikogu. [1]
She is a member of Estonian Centre Party. [1]
Helle Kalda (born 17 February 1950 in Tartu) is an Estonian politician. She has been member of X and XI Riigikogu. [1]
She is a member of Estonian Centre Party. [1]
The Prime Minister of Estonia is the head of government of the Republic of Estonia. The prime minister is nominated by the President after appropriate consultations with the parliamentary factions and confirmed by the Parliament. In case of disagreement, the Parliament can reject the President's nomination and choose their own candidate. In practice, since the Prime Minister must maintain the confidence of Parliament in order to remain in office, he/she is usually the leader of the senior partner in the governing coalition. The current Prime Minister is Kaja Kallas of the Reform Party. She took the office on 26 January 2021.
The Riigikogu is the unicameral parliament of Estonia. All important state-related questions pass through the Riigikogu. In addition to approving legislation, the Riigikogu appoints high officials, including the Prime Minister and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, and elects the President. The Riigikogu also ratifies significant foreign treaties that impose military and proprietary obligations, bring about changes in the law, etc.; approves the budget presented by the government as law and monitors the executive power.
The president of the Republic of Estonia is the head of state of the Republic of Estonia. The current president is Kersti Kaljulaid, elected by Parliament on 3 October 2016, becoming the first woman and youngest person ever to hold the position.
Ene Ergma is an Estonian politician, a member of the Riigikogu, and scientist. She was a member of the political party Union of Pro Patria and Res Publica and, before the two parties merged, a member of Res Publica Party. On 1 June 2016, Ergma announced her resignation from the party, because the party had lost its identity and turned populist.
Maret Maripuu is an Estonian politician, a member of the Reform Party.
According to the Constitution of Estonia, the supreme power of the state is vested in the people. The people exercise their supreme power of the state on the elections of the Riigikogu through citizens who have the right to vote. The supreme judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court or Riigikohus, with 17 justices. The Chief Justice is appointed by the parliament for nine years on nomination by the president.
Kersti Kaljulaid is an Estonian politician who is the fifth and current President of Estonia, in office since 10 October 2016. She is the first female head of state of Estonia since the country declared independence in 1918, as well as the youngest President, age 46 at the time of her election.
Ülle Aaskivi was an Estonian lawyer, politician, and public official. Aaskivi was elected a member of the Estonian Supreme Soviet in 1990 and the Estonian Constitutional Assembly, as well as one of the ratifiers of the Constitution of Estonia who voted for the Estonian restoration of Independence. She was elected to the Riigikogu for the Social Democratic Party of Estonia.
Liia Hänni is an Estonian astrophysicist, social activist and former politician who voted for the Estonian restoration of Independence.
Tiina Lokk-Tramberg is an Estonian filmmaker, film teacher and politician, who was a member of the Riigikogu from 2012 to 2015, representing the Estonian Reform Party.
Liina Tõnisson is an Estonian politician. She has been a member of VII, VIII, IX, X and XI Riigikogu.
Heidy Purga is an Estonian radio and television presenter, television director, journalist and politician. She has been a member of the XIII Riigikogu and XIV Riigikogu.
Marika Tuus-Laul is an Estonian politician. He has been member of X, XI, XII and XIII Riigikogu.
Inara Luigas is an Estonian politician. She has been a member of the X Riigikogu, XI Riigikogu, XII Riigikogu and XIII Riigikogu.
Signe Kivi is an Estonian textile artist and politician. She has been member of IX, X and XIV Riigikogu. 1999-2002 she was Minister of Culture.
Helle-Moonika Helme is an Estonian musician and politician. She has been member of XIV Riigikogu.
Valve Kirsipuu was an Estonian economist and politician. She was a member of the VII, VIII and IX Riigikogu.
Olga Sõtnik is an Estonian civil servant and politician. She has been member of X, XI and XII Riigikogu.
Nelli Privalova is an Estonian journalist and politician. She has been member of IX, X and XI Riigikogu.
Viive Rosenberg is an Estonian politician. She was a member of IX Riigikogu.
