Latest news in Estonia? September 3rd, 2026

Parliament Elects New President On September 2, the Estonian parliament (Riigikogu) elected Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as the country’s next president in a single round of voting. Madise received 71 votessurpassing the 68-vote threshold neededand will become Estonia’s seventh president and second female head of state when she is sworn into office on October 12, succeeding Alar Karis. news | ERRDefense Minister Resigns Over Munitions Scandal Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur announced his resignation following a critical National Audit Office report regarding military procurement. The audit highlighted a controversial deal involving roughly €70 million allocated for artillery shells meant for Ukraine that resulted in delays and substandard munitions. Prime Minister Kristen Michal convened cabinet discussions on political accountability, while state prosecutors examine the procurement process. The Kyiv Independent+ 1Border Security and Airspace Vigilance Estonian authorities and border services have maintained heightened readiness following reports of drone activity and regional airspace concerns near eastern border counties earlier in the week amid ongoing aerial conflicts across Eastern Europe. The Kyiv IndependentEconomic Indicators Recent economic data released by national statistics bureaus showed Estonia’s average monthly gross wage for the second quarter rising to €2,243, while domestic energy markets continue to manage price pressures on fuel and heating ahead of the autumn season. news | ERR