Assumption of office by President of the Republic

(1) The new President of the Republic elected in a regular election shall assume office by swearing the oath of office at the first sitting of the Riigikogu following the date of expiry of the term of office of the President of the Republic.

(2) The new President of the Republic elected in an extraordinary election shall assume office by swearing the oath of office at the first sitting of the Riigikogu following the date of election of the President of the Republic.