Estonia elects new president
Estonia's parliament elected Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as the country's next president on Wednesday after one round of voting.
In total, 71 votes were cast in favor of Madise in a secret ballot, and 68 were needed for her to become the head of state. There were seven unmarked ballots and none were judged to be invalid.
Seventy-eight members of the 101-seat Riigikogu received ballots, and all 78 took part in the vote.
After the results were read out, Madise told the MPs present: "I will do my best to be worthy of this trust. I hope that through mutual understanding, debating vigorously when necessary while still supporting one another, we can accomplish a great deal together for Estonia, so that life in Estonia is happy, good and safe."
Madise replaces Alar Karis, who said he would not seek a second term in June. She will be sworn into office on October 12.
