The Government of the Republic's Oath of Office

Session: 15th Riigikogu, extraordinary session of the Riigikogu.

Date: 2024-07-23 13:06

Total Speeches: 3

Membership: 15

Agenda Duration: 9m

AI Summaries: 3/3 Speeches (100.0%)

Analysis: Structured Analysis

Analysis

Summary

This sitting was dedicated to the swearing-in ceremony of the new Government of the Republic. Prime Minister Kristen Michal, who had been appointed to office by the President of the Republic's Decision No. 447 on July 22, 2024, took the oath of office before the Riigikogu. The Prime Minister vowed to remain loyal to the constitutional order of the Republic of Estonia and to dedicate himself to ensuring the welfare of the people.

Following the Prime Minister, all ministers of the new government also took the oath of office, with the exception of Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, who was away on official duty. At the conclusion of the sitting, the President of the Republic's Decision No. 448 was read out, which relieved the previous government, led by Kaja Kallas, of its duties due to the new government taking office on July 23, 2024. The Riigikogu congratulated the incoming government and thanked the outgoing government for its work.

Decisions Made 2
Collective Decision

The Government of the Republic, led by Prime Minister Kristen Michal, took office after taking the oath before the Riigikogu, pursuant to Article 91 of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia.

Collective Decision

Pursuant to Decision No. 448 of the President of the Republic, the Government of the Republic led by Kaja Kallas, which had been appointed on April 17, 2023, was relieved of its duties.

Esimees Lauri Hussar
13:06:36
AI Summary

By Decree No. 447 of July 22 of the current year, President Karis appointed Kristen Michal as Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic he formed, and he is required to take the oath of office before the Riigikogu.

Peaminister Kristen Michal
13:07:23
AI Summary

Prime Minister Kristen Michal solemnly affirmed his loyalty to the constitutional order of Estonia and dedicated his work to securing the welfare and future of the people, and presented the oaths of office of the ministers of the government he leads.

Esimees Lauri Hussar
13:15:38
AI Summary

The President of the Republic's Decision No. 448 relieves the government led by Kaja Kallas of its duties due to the new government taking office on July 23, 2024, congratulates the new government, and thanks the outgoing government for the work performed.