Estonian parliament opens proposal to appoint Oliver Kase as chancellor of justice
Estonia's parliament has opened a formal draft decision to appoint Oliver Kase as chancellor of justice, the head of the country's independent office that oversees citizens' rights and the conduct of public officials. The draft, numbered 1078 OE, was initiated by Ülle Madise and taken into proceedings on 2 November 2026. The Constitutional Committee leads its handling, and the document records only that the proposal has been opened, not that a vote has taken place.
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What does it mean?
Estonia's parliament has started the process of choosing a new chancellor of justice, a role that acts as an independent watchdog for people's rights. No final appointment has been made yet; this step only opens the proposal for lawmakers to consider.
Who is affected?
Estonian citizens who bring complaints about public officials and the public officials the chancellor oversees.