Tallinn News: Estonian President Alar Karis appointed a new coalition government on the 22nd, with Christian Mihar from the ruling Reform Party as Prime Minister. According to a graphic message released by the Estonian Public Broadcasting Corporation, Karis signed the appointment letter for the new government at the Presidential Palace on the afternoon of the 22nd and received members of the new cabinet. On the morning of that day, the Estonian parliament passed the new coalition government proposal put forward by Michael with 64 votes in favor and 27 votes against, agreeing to his appointment as prime minister and authorizing him to form a cabinet. The new coalition government has 13 cabinet ministers, with former foreign ministers such as Marcus Chahekna, interior minister Laurie Lenemets, and defense minister Hanno Pefkur remaining in their positions. Michael's predecessor, Kaya Karas, is about to become the High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the European Union. Karis accepted Karas' resignation on the 15th and nominated Michael as the candidate for Prime Minister on the 16th. Michael serves as the Minister of Climate in the Karas government. (New Society)