### [2026-10-12](/feed/2026/10/12/index.md)

##### 2026 Estonian presidential election
# Ülle Madise, who was elected by the Riigikogu in September, takes office as President of Estonia, succeeding Alar Karis. 

Estonia’s new president, Ülle Madise, used her first address to warn that fear, indifference and political hostility were corroding public trust, urging the country to stand behind Ukraine and give every child the chance of


### Sources:

1. [Estonian World](https://estonianworld.com/life/ulle-madise-takes-office-as-estonias-president-with-call-to-rebuild-trust/) [Image](https://estonianworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/55584584246_97ea8a3d1c_o-1.jpg)

### Changes:

1. Ülle Madise, who was elected by the Riigikogu last September 2, takes office as President of Estonia, succeeding Alar Karis.  _2026-10-12 18:14:24 (First version)_
2. Ülle Madise, who was elected by the Riigikogu last 2 September, takes office as President of Estonia, succeeding Alar Karis.  _2026-10-13 14:14:31 (Update)_
2. Ülle Madise, who was elected by the Riigikogu in September, takes office as President of Estonia, succeeding Alar Karis.  _(Current version)_

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