Kaja Kallas resigned as head of the Estonian government. The leader of the Reform Party is the first woman Prime Minister in the country’s history. However, this was not the end of his political career. Now an important function awaits her in Brussels.
Kaja Kallas resigns The Prime Minister of Estonia was already announced at the end of June this year. No specific date was given, but his last public engagement on behalf of the country was to attend a NATO summit in Washington.
Kallas will serve as Estonia’s interim prime minister until the next government is approved in early August.
The current climate minister was appointed as his deputy Kristen Michael. Earlier, he also headed the Ministries of Economy, Infrastructure and Justice.
Kaja Kallas resigned. He was nominated for the EU post
On Monday, the leader of the Reform Party submitted her resignation to President Alar Karis, who confirmed his acceptance of her resignation on social media.
“I thanked her for her work and wished her all the best!” – he wrote. He also announced Talks will begin with representatives of all political parties in Riigikogu (Unicameral Parliament of Estonia) to form a new government.
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Resignation is related to the interview for the position High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. The politician has been nominated for the post and is considered a safe candidate. If all goes according to plan, a decision will be taken on the matter It will be announced on July 18.
Kallas has been involved in politics for 15 years. She is the first woman Prime Minister in the history of the country. He held successive offices in 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024. He has been the leader of the Reform Party since 2018 – He is expected to leave the ceremony soon.
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