valitsusliikmed

Valitsusliikmed refers to members of a government. In Estonia, this specifically refers to the members of the Estonian government, known as the Riigikogu, and led by the Prime Minister. The government is the executive branch of power in Estonia.

The Prime Minister is appointed by the President of Estonia, usually after consultations with the parties in the Riigikogu. The Prime Minister then proposes other ministers to the President, who formally appoints them. The government is responsible for implementing laws passed by the Riigikogu and for managing the day-to-day affairs of the country.

Each minister is typically responsible for a specific portfolio, such as finance, foreign affairs, justice, or education. The government as a whole is accountable to the Riigikogu, which can pass a vote of no confidence to remove the government from office. The functioning and composition of the government are crucial for the effective governance of the state.