The President wants to find a new Chancellor of Justice. He is taking time to choose the right person. The President will present a candidate to the Riigikogu in the coming weeks.
It is currently unclear who will make the proposal. It could be the current President Alar Karis or the new President Ülle Madise. Karis has recently been on a trip. He is meeting with leaders of other countries.
Karis may only start looking for a new Chancellor of Justice after he returns to Estonia. This could be in the second half of next week. Therefore, it is unknown who will make the proposal.
Madis Timpson, chairman of the Riigikogu Legal Affairs Committee, says that if the President finds the right person, the Riigikogu must decide whether they are suitable for the position. Timpson wants to talk to all political parties beforehand.
Timpson says the Chancellor of Justice must be a strong legal expert. They must have good knowledge and experience. They must be independent and honest. This is a very important position.
Ando Kiviberg, chairman of the Constitutional Committee, spoke with Ülle Madise about the new Chancellor of Justice. Kiviberg says the President is fulfilling her duties diligently.
The Chancellor of Justice is elected for seven years. The Riigikogu appoints them to the position on the President's recommendation.