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Estonia: New cabinet sworn into office

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Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has regained her parliamentary majority with the swearing in of a new government made up of a three-party coalition. Despite the return of stability, the PM has warned of "hard times" ahead.

Estonia's new government was sworn in on Monday, providing a ruling majority for Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.

Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has regained her parliamentary majority with the swearing in of a new government made up of a three-party coalition. Despite the return of stability, the PM has warned of "hard times" ahead.

Estonia's new government was sworn in on Monday, providing a ruling majority for Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.

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Estonia's first female PM sworn in as new government takes power

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Estonia’s new two-party coalition government has been sworn in with the first female prime minister since the Baltic nation regained independence in 1991.

The 15-member cabinet of Kaja Kallas, a 43-year-old lawyer and a former MEP, was approved in the 101-seat Riigikogu legislature, after being appointed by President Kersti Kaljulaid.

Estonia’s new two-party coalition government has been sworn in with the first female prime minister since the Baltic nation regained independence in 1991.

The 15-member cabinet of Kaja Kallas, a 43-year-old lawyer and a former MEP, was approved in the 101-seat Riigikogu legislature, after being appointed by President Kersti Kaljulaid.

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Estonia looks set for first ever female prime minister

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THE republic of Estonia has just had a General Election – and, as has happened in so many countries across Europe, far-right groups have made gains, though not enough to give them power.

THE republic of Estonia has just had a General Election – and, as has happened in so many countries across Europe, far-right groups have made gains, though not enough to give them power.

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Kersti Kaljulaid is the new President of Estonia

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Kersti Kaljulaid is the new President of Estonia

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The former state official of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid, was elected president of this country on past October 3rd in the parliament, Riigikogu. The sole candidate, 81 MPs out of 101 cast their votes in her support. Kaljulaid will serve as the first female president of Estonia, and she is the 17th woman to currently occupy a position of Head of State/Government.

The former state official of Estonia, Kersti Kaljulaid, was elected president of this country on past October 3rd in the parliament, Riigikogu. The sole candidate, 81 MPs out of 101 cast their votes in her support. Kaljulaid will serve as the first female president of Estonia, and she is the 17th woman to currently occupy a position of Head of State/Government.

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Parliament votes for first female president of Estonia

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Parliament votes for first female president of Estonia

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Estonia’s parliament has selected a new president who will be the country’s first female leader.

Estonia’s parliament has selected a new president who will be the country’s first female leader.

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Gender Equality a Catch-22 Issue in Estonia, Says Presidential Adviser

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Gender Equality a Catch-22 Issue in Estonia, Says Presidential Adviser

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After a report placed Estonia 59th in gender equality in the world, far behind Latvia and Lithuania, presidential adviser Iivi Anna Masso said that the issue in Estonia seems to be stuck in an endless loop.

People say that women are paid less because they do not approach employers for a raise, while the attitude of society is that women are worth less because they are not brave enough to ask for a raise, Masso said, speaking to uudised.err.ee on Friday.

After a report placed Estonia 59th in gender equality in the world, far behind Latvia and Lithuania, presidential adviser Iivi Anna Masso said that the issue in Estonia seems to be stuck in an endless loop.

People say that women are paid less because they do not approach employers for a raise, while the attitude of society is that women are worth less because they are not brave enough to ask for a raise, Masso said, speaking to uudised.err.ee on Friday.

Estonia: Gender Equality Act

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April 27, 2009

Estonia: Gender Equality Act

The purpose of this Act is to ensure equal treatment arising from the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and to promote gender equality of men and women as a fundamental human right. The act was passed on April 7, 2004 and came into force on May 1, 2004.

The purpose of this Act is to ensure equal treatment arising from the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and to promote gender equality of men and women as a fundamental human right. The act was passed on April 7, 2004 and came into force on May 1, 2004.

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Liia Hanni

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September 10, 2008

Liia Hanni

Former MP, Minister of Property Reform and Member of the Constitutional Assembly, Estonia
Former MP, Minister of Property Reform and Member of the Constitutional Assembly, Estonia
Former MP, Minister of Property Reform and Member of the Constitutional Assembly, Estonia