The Riigikogu meets on September 2.
They aim to elect a new president.
The current president is Alar Karis.
Riigikogu members vote for the president.
21 members can nominate a candidate.
The winner requires 68 votes.
If no one receives 68 votes, they vote again.
If there is still no winner, they vote one more time.
If no winner is chosen after three votes, a special group decides.
This group consists of 208 people.
They vote for the top two candidates.
The winner needs the majority of votes.
If no winner is chosen, they vote again.
If still no winner, the Riigikogu starts the process anew.