The Republic of Estonia obtained it's independence in 1991 and entered the EU on the 1st May 2004

After the signature of a European agreement and the filing of an application in 1995, the accession negotiations began in March 1998. Reforms have been undertaken during all the accession process to improve the national economic performance. The entry of Estonia in the EU was approved by referendum by a large majority on 14th September 2003.

Estonia has 6 MEPs, is represented by 4 voices to the Council and it adopted the Euro on the 1st January 2011. On 15 November 2007, the application of the Schengen acquis to Estonia is approved in plenary session.

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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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President Metsola meets the Prime Minister of Estonia, Kaja Kallas and they jointly speak to the press. She then meets the President of the Parliament of Estonia, Lauri Hussar and delivers a keynote speech at the Parliament. She also meets the President of Estonia, Alar Karis and participates in a Town Hall discussion with young people.

Official visit of Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Estonia

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Kristen MICHAL, Estonian Prime Minister

Press point by Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Kristen MICHAL, Estonian Prime Minister

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Tallinn, Estonia -  Town Hall Discussion with young Estonians

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Tallinn, Estonia -  Meeting with Alar KARIS, President of the Estonian Republic

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Tallinn, Estonia -  Speech in the Session Hall of the Riigikogu

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Tallinn, Estonia - Meeting with Lauri  HUSSAR, President of the Riigikogu

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Tallinn, Estonia - Meeting with Kaja KALLAS, Estonian Prime Minister

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Kaja KALLAS, Estonian Prime Minister - Press Point

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Kristen MICHAL, Estonian Prime Minister, in the European Parliament in Brussels. This news item shows extracts from the arrival, the meeting and the press point during which the two leaders discussed common support to Ukraine, the need for a stronger EU defence policy and migration challenges.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Kristen MICHAL, Estonian Prime Minister: arrival, meeting and extracts from the press point

Roberta METSOLA, EP President and Kristen MICHAL, Estonian Prime Minister, hold a join press point at the European Parliament in Brussels.

This news item shows two people e-voting from home in Estonia. Electronic voting opens on 3 June 2024 at 9.00 and lasts 24 hours a day until the close of e-voting on 8 June 2024 at 20.00. The European elections take place in Estonia on 3-9 June 2024. Estonian citizens and citizens of other EU countries residing in Estonia aged 18 or over can cast a vote in a polling station on election day, or vote in advance or vote online. Voters in Estonia will elect 7 Members of the European Parliament. A total of 720 Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) are elected during the European Elections. The European Parliament is the world’s only directly elected transnational assembly. The MEPs represent the interests of EU citizens at the European level and together with representatives of the governments of EU countries, MEPs shape and decide on new laws that influence all aspects of lives across the European Union.

European Elections 2024 - E-voting (Estonia)

This news item shows ambiance shots of people voting in advance at the Europa Experience polling station in Tallinn (Estonia). It is the first time that people can vote at Europa Experience. Moreover, the video shows exterior shots of the peculiar locations of the city, such as Toompea castle, Hermann tower, and Freedom Square. Citizens in the EU Member States elect their representatives to the European Parliament during the European elections of 6 to 9 June. The newly elected Members, representing EU citizens until 2029, meet in July to elect their President, Vice-Presidents and Quaestors. The European elections take place in Estonia on 3-9 June 2024. Estonian citizens and citizens of other EU countries residing in Estonia aged 18 or over can cast a vote in a polling station on election day, or vote in advance or vote online. Voters in Estonia will elect 7 Members of the European Parliament.

European elections 2024 - Ambiance shots of advance voting at the Europa Experience polling station in Tallinn (Estonia)

EP President Roberta Metsola, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, former EP President Pat Cox, and former Commission President Romano Prodi participates in a formal sitting of Parliament to mark the 20th anniversary of the 2004 EU enlargement round along with representatives from the ten countries, that joined the EU 20 years ago. During the ceremony, the guests answer questions from a group of young people born on or around 1 May 2004 from the new member states, who are invited to attend the sitting.

20th Anniversary of the 2004 EU Enlargement: extracts from the ceremony

On the occasion of her official visit to Estonia, Roberta METSOLA discusses with young students at the town hall.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Tallinn (Estonia): extracts from the the town hall discussion with young people

On the occasion of her official visit to Estonia, Roberta METSOLA meets with Alar KARIS, President of Estonia.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Tallinn (Estonia): extracts from arrival and meeting with Alar KARIS, President of Estonia

On the occasion of her official visit to Estonia, Roberta METSOLA meets with Lauri HUSSAR, Speaker of the Estonian Parliament (Riigikogu), and addresses the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament). This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to Tallinn (Estonia): extracts from arrival at the Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament), meeting with Lauri HUSSAR and address in plenary

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