Kristen Michal has officially taken office as the new Prime Minister of Estonia

Daily Current Affairs / Kristen Michal has officially taken office as the new Prime Minister of Estonia

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Category : Appointment/Resignation Published on: July 30 2024

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Kristen Michal, Chairman of the centrist Reform Party, was sworn in as Estonia's new Prime Minister by President Alar Karis on July 23, 2024, succeeding Kaja Kallas.
The Riigikogu, Estonia's parliament, approved Kristen Michal to form a new government with a majority vote of 64 out of 101 members, continuing the coalition with the Reform Party, Social Democratic Party, and Estonia 200.
A first-time Prime Minister, Kristen Michal has held various significant roles, including Minister of Justice, Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure, and most recently, Minister of Climate. He has been a member of the Riigikogu for multiple terms.