President Karis confirms Piret Hartman's appointment as regional minister
At Kadriorg on Friday, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) officially proposed the appointment of Piret Hartman (SDE) for the role of Minister of Regional and Rural Affairs to President Alar Karis. The president confirmed Hartman's appointment.
On April 16, Karis officially dismissed the outgoing Minister of Regional and Rural Affairs Madis Kallas (SDE) upon the proposal of the prime minister.
According to President Karis, Hartman has been given a complex portfolio, including rural municipalities and agriculture, both of which expect more involvement and trust from the state. "I was in Rapla County yesterday and the day before yesterday. During all the meetings I had with local business and municipal leaders, this wish came to sound like something of a refrain. I have heard the same things in different parts of Estonia."
President Karis also said that in several municipalities he had heard the complaint that the state expects long-term commitments but provides short-term funding.
Next week, Hartman will take the oath of office before the Riigikogu, after which she will officially begin working in her new role.
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Editor: Michael Cole
