Lauri Hussar was elected as the President of the Riigikogu, and Toomas Kivimägi and Jüri Ratas were elected as the Vice-Presidents

97 members of the Riigikogu took part in the secret ballot. 64 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of Lauri Hussar, 28 voted against and there were five invalid ballot papers.

After the election, Hussar thanked the members of the Riigikogu for their trust in him.

Member of the Riigikogu Martin Helme nominated Arvo Aller as a candidate for a Vice-President, Member of the Riigikogu Erkki Keldo nominated Toomas Kivimägi and Member of the Riigikogu Urmas Reinsalu nominated Jüri Ratas.

97 members of the Riigikogu took part in the secret ballot. 48 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of Toomas Kivimägi, 27 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of Jüri Ratas and 21 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of Arvo Aller. One ballot paper was invalid. Thus, Toomas Kivimägi was elected as the First Vice-President of the Riigikogu, and Jüri Ratas was elected as the Second Vice-President. 

After today’s sitting, Estonia – Mongolia Parliamentary Friendship Group was formed. 

Verbatim record of the sitting (in Estonian)

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Link uudisele: Lauri Hussar was elected as the President of the Riigikogu, and Toomas Kivimägi and Jüri Ratas were elected as the Vice-Presidents

Source: Parliament of Estonia