Today in the Parliament of Estonia, the second round of the next election of the president took place. According to the results of the voting, the elected head of state became the director of the Estonian National Museum of Alar Caris.
72 deputies voted for his candidacy (necessary for the election of at least 68). Anti-8. Caris was the only contender registered in the Republican Election Commission. Earlier, on August 30, the elected president could not enlist the necessary support for parliamentarians, typing only 63 votes: transfers Sputnik
Alar Caris is an Estonian scientist and a statesman, Professor at the University of Tartu. From October 2017, he holds the position of Director of the Estonian National Museum.