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Estonia gets new government

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November 23, 2016, 16:29

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Authors: Eng.LSM.lv (Latvian Public Broadcasting)

On Wednesday Estonia's new Prime Minister Jüri Ratas gave his oath of office and announced the newly appointed ministers, reported ERR.

Latvia's PM Māris Kučinskis was quick to congratulate Ratas upon taking office.

I warmly congratulate Jüri Ratas on becoming the Prime Minister of #Estonia - I sincerely wish you success in your new office! pic.twitter.com/jj2DG3excF
— Maris Kucinskis (@MarisKucinskis) November 23, 2016

Estonia's previous Prime Minister Taavi Rõivas resigned on November 9, losing a no-confidence vote after serving 974 days as the PM.

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