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Estonia Elects New President Ulle Madise | Europe News
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- Sep 2, 2026
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Estonia has elected Ulle Madise, a 51-year-old constitutional lawyer and former human rights ombudsman, as its new president — making her the country’s second female head of state. Though the role is largely ceremonial, Madise inherits a nation deeply committed to Ukraine and NATO, with defense spending at a record 5.4% of GDP. She won unopposed in parliament, marking a smooth transition from outgoing president Alar Karis, and signals Estonia’s continued leadership in Baltic security and European solidarity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e08f1da44ef67bee