The Republic of Estonia obtained its independence in 1991 and became an EU member country&nbsp;on 1 May 2004. The entry of Estonia to&nbsp;the EU was approved by referendum by a large majority on 14 September 2003.

Estonia is a parliamentary republic. Its head of government - the prime minister - is nominated by the president and approved by the parliament. He or she is in charge of the executive power vested in government.

The head of state - the president - is elected by Parliament or electoral college for 5 years. The Parliament has 101 members, elected every 4 years. The country is divided into 15 counties and 79 municipalities.

Estonia has 7 MEPs. It&nbsp;adopted the Euro on the 1st January 2011 and became member of Schengen area on 21 December 2007.

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Official visit by David SASSOLI, EP President, to Estonia: celebration of the 30th anniversary of the restoration of Estonia’s independence; ceremony at the memorial stone to 20 August 1991; flower laying and tree planting ceremony

Official visit by David SASSOLI, EP President to Estonia: bilateral meetings with Kersti KALJULAID, President of Estonia, Jüri RATAS, President of the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), Kaja KALLAS, Estonian Prime Minister

Commemoration of mass Soviet deportations in Central and Eastern Europe: opening statement by David SASSOLI, EP President

David SASSOLI, EP President in video meeting with Juri RATAS, Estonian Speaker

David SASSOLI, EP President in video meeting with Kaja KALLAS, Estonian Prime minister.

Infoclip: European Union Capitals - Tallinn, Estonia

Official visit by David SASSOLI, EP President to Estonia: - Ceremony at the memorial stone to 20 August 1991; flower laying and Tree planting Ceremony.

Official visit by David SASSOLI, EP President to Estonia: - Meeting with Juri RATAS, President of the Riigikogu.

Official visit by David SASSOLI, EP President to Estonia: - Meeting with Kersti KALJULAID, President of the Republic of Estonia

Official visit by David SASSOLI, EP President to Estonia: - Ceremonial sitting of the August 20th Club and the 14th Riigikogu.

Official visit by David SASSOLI, EP President to Estonia: - Meeting with the Kaja KALLAS, Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia.

Official visit by David SASSOLI, EP President to Estonia: - Celebration of the 30th anniversary of the restoration of Estonia s independence

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