EstoniaMuud põhiseaduslikud institutsioonid 9 · Other constitutional institutions
Estonia comes under armed attack. Who declares a state of war and mobilisation without waiting for a decision of the Riigikogu?
In the exam (Estonian)
Eesti vastu alustatakse relvastatud rünnakut. Kes kuulutab välja sõjaseisukorra ja mobilisatsiooni, ootamata ära Riigikogu otsust?
- aThe Prime MinisterPeaminister
- bThe President of the RepublicVabariigi PresidentCorrect answer
- cThe Commander of the Defence ForcesKaitseväe juhataja
- dThe Minister of DefenceKaitseminister
Why?
Normally a state of war is declared by the Riigikogu on the proposal of the President of the Republic. Under PS § 128, in the event of aggression against Estonia, the President of the Republic declares a state of war and mobilisation himself, without waiting for a decision of the Riigikogu.
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Estonian, as shown above.
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