Estonia's Climate Minister Tapped for Prime Minister Role

Estonia's president has nominated Climate Minister Kristen Michal of the Reform Party as prime minister. This follows Kaja Kallas's resignation to become the EU's next foreign policy chief. The new coalition of the Reform Party, Social Democrats, and Estonia 200 is expected to form a decisive government.

Estonia's president has designated Climate Minister Kristen Michal of the Reform Party as the new prime minister and has tasked him with forming a government, the president's office announced on Tuesday.

The change comes after Prime Minister Kaja Kallas resigned on Monday to assume her new role as the European Union's next foreign policy chief. President Alar Karis remarked that considering the current political landscape, the coalition between the Reform Party, the Social Democrats, and Estonia 200 stands the best chance of establishing a decisive new government.

The move aims to maintain stability and effectiveness in Estonia's national politics amidst significant changes in leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)