The Riigikogu has been discussing presidential candidates ahead of next year’s election, with current incumbent Alar Karis, former prime minister Andrus Ansip, and current Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise all mentioned.
Estonia’s presidents are not elected directly by the people but rather by the Riigikogu, meaning cross-party support is vital when looking for a strong candidate.
Social Democratic Party (SDE) MP said that a second term for Karis, or a first term for Ansip, had been mentioned, with Madise an implied outsider candidate at this stage too.
The MP added he is not aware of whether the Reform-Eesti 200 coalition has discussed a potential joint presidential candidate yet, but noted that informal talk and speculation about various possible presidential candidates have been taking place in the corridors of the Riigikogu.
Much of this is just that, chat, so far, he added.
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