EstoniaVabariigi Valitsus 13 · Government of the Republic
The Prime Minister wants a new minister to join the Government. Who appoints the new minister?
In the exam (Estonian)
Peaminister soovib, et valitsusse tuleks uus minister. Kes nimetab uue ministri ametisse?
- athe Prime Minister by his own directivepeaminister oma käskkirjaga
- bthe Riigikogu by its decisionRiigikogu oma otsusega
- cthe President of the Republic on the proposal of the Prime MinisterVabariigi President peaministri ettepanekulCorrect answer
- dthe President of the Riigikogu on the proposal of the Prime MinisterRiigikogu esimees peaministri ettepanekul
Why?
Changes in the membership of a Government already in office are made by the President of the Republic on the proposal of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister makes the proposal, but the President makes the appointment. (PS § 90)
Translated with AI. In the exam the question is in Estonian, as shown above.
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