EstoniaVabariigi Valitsus 9 · Government of the Republic
A dangerous infectious disease is spreading in Estonia. Who may declare an emergency situation (eriolukord) in the whole country or in part of it to stop it?
In the exam (Estonian)
Eestis levib ohtlik nakkushaigus. Kes võib selle tõkestamiseks välja kuulutada eriolukorra kogu riigis või selle osas?
- athe President of the RepublicVabariigi President
- bthe President of the RiigikoguRiigikogu esimees
- cthe Chief Justice of the Supreme CourtRiigikohtu esimees
- dthe Government of the RepublicVabariigi ValitsusCorrect answer
Why?
Under § 87 of the Constitution, the Government of the Republic declares an emergency situation (eriolukord) in the country or in part of it in the event of a natural disaster or catastrophe, or to stop the spread of an infectious disease. The Constitution does not give this task to the President of the Republic, the President of the Riigikogu or the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (PS § 87)
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