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Ülle Madise has served as the Estonian Chancellor of Law since 2015, responsible for constitutional oversight.
Ülle Madise officially replaced Alar Karis as President of Estonia and took the oath of office at the inauguration. This is reported by ERR.
“As I take office as President of Estonia, I, Ülle Madise, swear that I will uphold the constitution and laws of the Republic of Estonia, use the power given to me fairly, fulfill my duties faithfully and truly, applying all my strength and abilities for the benefit of the people of Estonia,” the publication reported Madise’s oath.
Since 2015, Madise has served as the Estonian Chancellor of Justice, responsible for constitutional oversight of new bills, as well as defending human rights against government abuses. At the end of 2021, she was re-elected to this position for a second term.

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