How many times may a person be elected consecutively?
The right to be elected can be limited to a certain number of consecutive mandates. However, whilst the president can only serve two consecutive terms, there is no such restriction under Estonian law for parliamentary or local government council members, who may serve for as long as they are elected. Such restrictions are generally accepted under international human rights law, but they vary from state to state.
Riigikogu Election Act
In force as of 18 July 2002
Municipal Council Election Act
In force as of 1 June 2002
The Constitution of the Republic of Estonia
In force as of 3 July 1992
Article 80
European Convention on Human Rights
In force for Estonia as of 16 April 1996
Protocol No. 1 Article 3
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
In force for Estonia as of 21 January 1992
Article 25
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
In force as of 1 December 2009
Articles 39-40
Advisory Opinion OC-28/21 on Presidential Reelection Without Term Limits in the Context of the Inter-American Human Rights System
Inter-American Court of Human Rights
7 June 2021