On the picture Kersti Kaljulaid and incumbent President Toomas Hendrik Ilves – Picture by Andres Putting.
Monday, 3 October 2016, Tallinn: former member of the European Court of Auditors, Kersti Kaljulaid, was elected president of the country by the Riigikogu (parliament). The sole, and independent candidate won out 81 MPs out of 101 in her support.
Kaljulaid is due to serve as the first female, and fifth president of Estonia from 10 October 2016 for a period of five years. The presidential office is largely ceremonial yet incumbent president Toomas Hendrik Ilves has made it more visible and internationally relevant.
For further information:
President of Estonia: https://www.president.ee/en/index.html
