Who is Estonia's new President Ülle Madise and what does she think of life? — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-estonia-s-new-president-lle-madise-and-what-does-she-think-of-lifeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Estonia Elects Ülle Madise as Presidenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-estonia-s-new-president-lle-madise-and-what-does-she-think-of-lifehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/who-is-estonia-s-new-president-lle-madise-and-what-does-she-think-of-life#u56099Thu, 03 Sep 2026 22:00:41 +0000The Riigikogu, Estonia's parliament, elected Ülle Madise as the country's next president. Madise previously served as a constitutional watchdog. Her election comes amid internal political tension, highlighted by her own questioning of why citizens have begun fighting one another rather than fighting for the nation's future. While the leadership transition is official, some political factions continue to challenge the current electoral system.Why it mattersPresidential elections in Estonia are conducted by parliament rather than by a popular vote. This system is a point of conten