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This document delves into the structure and functions of the Estonian government, led by the Prime Minister and supported by various ministries. It outlines the government's responsibilities in shaping domestic and foreign policies, enacting regulations, and managing the state budget. The ultimate goal of the government is emphasized as improving the quality of life for Estonians, fostering a thriving cultural environment, and ensuring a longer life expectancy. Key ministers and their respective roles are introduced, alongside references for further reading on the topic.
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TheEstonian Government Sixtina LadvaForm 10
I’m going to talk about… • The government • The government’s tasks • Ministries • Ministers • Summary • References
The Government • Wields executive power. • Consist of Prime minister and ministers. • Dwells in the historical Stenbock House.
Tasks • Carries out the country’s domestic and foreign policy. • Issues orders and regulations. • Submit bills. • Drafts the state budget for submission. • Effects it after adoption. • Press briefings
Sentence about goal of the government • “The greatest goal of the government is to improve people’s quality of life – to create an Estonia, a living environment, where our culture prospers, where more children are born, where life expectancy is longer and where people want to live their lives.”
Prime Minister • Assumed office on 6 April 2011 • Appointed by the Riigikogu • Chairman of the Reform Party • Political head of state • Represent the government
Ministries • 11 ministries • All fields of executive power are divided into responsibilities of the ministries.
Ministers • About 15 ministers. • A minister is the head of ministry. • Responsible to the parliament. • Only one female Minister .
Ministers • Jaak Aaviksoo – Minister of Education and Research • Kristen Michael – Minister of Justice • Mart Laar – Minister of Defence • Keit Pentus – Minister of the environment • Rein Lang – Minister of Culture • Jürgen Ligi – Minister of Finance • …
Summary • The Government doeshard work. • I got a lot of new information.
References • www.Estonica.org • http://valitsus.ee • http://en.wikipedia.org/