Estonia

The Estonian Parliament

Political system: Parliamentary system
Structure of parliament: Unicameral
IPU membership: Yes

Election results

Data on parliamentary elections, including the background, candidates, voter turnout, results and the formation of the new legislature. By default the latest election results are displayed. Select a date to view results from previous elections.

Results

About the election: The Reform Party led by Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (see note) remained the largest force in the 101-member parliament, winning 37 seats, up from 34 in the previous elections held in 2019. The Conservative People's Party (EKRE), a Eurosceptic far-right party, led by Mr. Martin Helme, became the second largest force, pushing former Prime Minister Jüri Ratas’s Centre Party to the third position. For the first time since the introduction of e-voting in 2005, more electronic votes (51%) were cast than paper votes (49%).

On 10 April, Ms. Kallas announced a new coalition government comprising her Reform Party, Estonia 200 (Eesti 200) and Social Democratic Party, which jointly hold 60 seats. President Alar Karis then nominated her as prime minister-designate. On 12 April, Parliament voted in favour of giving Prime Minister-designate Kaja Kallas (Reform Party) a mandate to form a new government. Prime Minister Kallas stated Estonia’s defense spending must increase, citing war in Ukraine. She added that Estonia’s independence and state finances were her government’s priority.

Note:

The Reform Party came in first in the 2019 elections but Ms. Kallas failed to form a government. Outgoing Prime Minister Jüri Ratas formed a coalition government involving his Centre Party, the Conservative People's Party (EKRE) and the Pro Patria (Isamaa Erakond). Following Mr. Ratas’ resignation in January 2021, Ms. Kallas formed a new coalition government with the Centre Party, thereby becoming the first woman Prime Minister in Estonia. However, the new coalition government collapsed over educational reform. In July 2022, Ms. Kallas then formed a new coalition government comprising her Reform Party, Social Democratic Party and Pro Patria (Isamaa).
Number of parties winning seats: 6
Percentage of parties winning seats: 66.7%
Percentage of seats won by largest party or coalition: 36.6%
Alternation of power after elections: Not applicable
Number of parties in government: 3
Names of parties in government: Reform Party, Estonia 200 (Eesti 200) and Social Democratic Party

Parties or coalitions winning seats

Parties or coalitions winning seats
Political group	Total
Reform Party	37
Conservative People's Party (EKRE)	17
Centre Party	16
Estonia 200 (Eesti 200)	14
Social Democratic Party	9
Pro Patria (Isamaa)	8

Members elected, by sex

Number of men elected: 71
Number of women elected: 30
Percentage of women elected: 29.7%
Women Directly Elected: 30
Other notes on the elections: Note on the expected date of next elections: Parliamentary elections are held on the first Sunday in March every four years.
Sources: The Estonian Parliament (22.03.2023, 18.04.2023)

Head of the State Electoral Office (13.04.2023)

https://www.valimised.ee/en

https://rk2023.valimised.ee/en/election-result/index.html

BBC Monitoring

www.riigikogu.ee

https://e-estonia.com/

https://www.reuters.com

https://news.err.ee/

https://www.dw.com/en

New legislature

Total number of men after the election: 71
Total number of women after the election: 30
Percentage of women after the election: 29.7%
First-term parliamentarians: 39
Percentage of first-term parliamentarians: 38.6%
Date of the first session: 10 Apr 2023

First Speaker of the new legislature

Personal details for the first Speaker of the new legislature: Lauri Hussar (Male)
Date of birth: 04 Sep 1973
Political party: Estonia 200 (Eesti 200)
Date of election: 10 Apr 2023

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