tegevjuhtide
Tegelane, or "leader", is a term used to describe the head of state or government in several Baltic states. In Estonia, for example, the "tegelane" refers to the Riigikogu's (Parliament of Estonia) speaker or chairperson.
The term has also been used in Latvia and Lithuania, with slightly different connotations. In Latvia, the
Such individuals are not formal leaders, however. Their authority derives from cohorts within their political party
These informal leaders, particularly in Estonia, are typically individuals who possess exceptional charisma or authority, capable
They may also be seen as somewhat of power brokers, who are able to facilitate various arrangements