2026 Estonian Presidential Election
In short
Ülle Madise was sworn in as the 7th president of Estonia on 12 October 2026.
What is happening
Following an indirect election held on 2 September 2026, Ülle Madise has officially taken office. In her first address, she called for the rebuilding of public trust and urged the nation to support Ukraine.
When
2 September 2026
Why it matters
The election determines the head of state for Estonia. Current political discussions are also focused on potentially changing the presidential election procedure and the role of the president.