Hey, so big news from Estonia, right? This cool Baltic country is going through a pretty big change in the political scene because their Prime Minister, Kaja Kallas, just decided to step down from her job to become the EU's main diplomat. That's right, she's leaving her spot to take on a new gig with a bunch of other European big-wigs later this year.
Kallas Says Bye to Prime Minister Role
So, on Monday, Kallas, who's also the first woman to be Estonia's PM, had a chat with President Alar Karis at the fancy Presidential Palace in Tallinn and told him she's resigning. She's had a pretty hectic 3 1/2 years, dealing with the whole COVID mess, money troubles, and that nasty business with Ukraine and Russia. But she's done a good job keeping Estonia strong and backing Ukraine, so everyone's like, "You go, girl!"
What Happens Now?
With Kallas stepping down, her three-party team of the center-right Reform Party, the Social Democrats, and the Estonia 200 crew has to break up. That means the government will keep working, but like, not full-time until some new folks get picked to fill in. We're expecting a new team by late July or early August, so not too long to wait.
Meet the New Boss
The Reform Party picked Kristen Michal to take over after Kallas leaves. He's got a lot of experience and is like a trusty old hand in politics, especially with money and law stuff. He's been around since the '90s, so he knows the ropes. Now, President Karis and the 101 people who make up Estonia's parliament have to give him the thumbs up.
What's Next for Estonia?
Kallas moving to the EU's top diplomat spot is a big deal for Estonia. It shows they're still really into playing nice with Europe and calling the shots on important stuff. And even though she's leaving her country's top job, she's still going to be a big name in politics, especially when it comes to things happening in Europe and around the world.
So, in a nutshell, Kallas' switch from running Estonia to being the EU's diplomat shows how much Estonia wants to work with Europe and keep pushing ahead. And as they get ready for this change, we can bet that the new leader will keep their eyes on the prize of making Estonia and Europe even better together.