valitsusvõtab
Valitsusvõtab is a term used in Estonian political discourse to describe the moment a new government enters office. It denotes the transition of executive power from the outgoing cabinet to the incoming one and signals the start of the cabinet’s term and policy agenda. The concept encompasses both the formal acts of appointment and oath as well as the political process of coalition-building that often precedes it.
Typically, valitsusvõtab follows parliamentary elections and coalition negotiations. After a prime minister-designate is named, the proposed
In practice, the exact steps of valitsusvõtab are defined by Estonia’s constitutional framework and related laws.
See also: Government of Estonia, Riigikogu, Constitution of Estonia.