EstoniaKohtud 5 · Courts

Kati, a judge, wants to stand as a candidate in the Riigikogu election. May she become a member of the Riigikogu and remain a judge at the same time?

In the exam (Estonian)

Kohtunik Kati tahab kandideerida Riigikogu valimistel. Kas ta võib saada Riigikogu liikmeks ja jääda samal ajal kohtunikuks?

  1. aNo, a judge may not hold another elected office.Ei, kohtunik ei tohi olla teises valitavas ametis.Correct answer
  2. bYes, if the Supreme Court gives her permission.Jah, kui Riigikohus annab talle selleks loa.
  3. cYes, if she works at the court part-time.Jah, kui ta teeb kohtus tööd poole kohaga.

Why?

Except in cases provided by law, a judge may not hold any other office to which one is elected or appointed. A member of the Riigikogu may not hold any other public office either (PS § 63). (PS § 147)

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Source

Our own practice questions on the current text of the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the Citizenship Act (Riigi Teataja). They are not real exam questions, and Harno’s sample items were not used. Every question was written, answered blind and fact-checked in separate rounds. The English translation and the explanations were made with AI; in the exam the questions are in Estonian. Not affiliated with the Education and Youth Board (Harno) or the Police and Border Guard Board.

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