Minister of Finance Keit Pentus-Rosimannus has tendered her resignation to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Estonian politician. in connection with applying for membership of the European Court of Auditors. The prime minister will hand the minister’s resignation to President Alar Karis President of Estonia. today.
“Keit Pentus-Rosimannus held the office of the minister of finance at a difficult time of crisis, needing to put together four budgets and national budget strategies. Difficult times have given her the opportunity to prove her worth as both a political leader and an expert in public finance, with an outstanding performance capacity and sense of responsibility. Keit has been a valuable member of the team. On the one hand, I am sorry to see Keit go, but on the other, I am glad that she will be able to prove herself also at the European Court of Auditors. I wish Keit success in her candidacy and strength in standing up for financial discipline across Europe,” said Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Estonian politician. .
The name of the new minister will be announced by the prime minister as soon as the leadership of the Reform Party has confirmed the candidate at its meeting today. Pentus-Rosimannus will continue to perform the duties of the minister of finance until the new minister takes office. The minister is appointed by the President of the Republic after receiving a proposal from the prime minister. The new minister will assume office by taking an oath of office before the Riigikogu The unicameral parliament of Estonia. .
The new Minister of Finance is Annely Akkermann, who was appointed today.