Riigikogu
Estonian legislative body
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The Riigikogu is Estonia's unicameral legislature, also known as Parliament. It is a key component of Estonia's government, which is a unitary multiparty republic.1
Members of the Riigikogu are directly elected through proportional representation for four-year terms. This legislative body plays a crucial role in the country's governance, with the president elected by the Riigikogu and the prime minister nominated by the president. The government, responsible for implementing policies, is accountable to the Riigikogu.2
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