§ § 1Principles of election system

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(1) The President of the Republic is elected by the Riigikogu. If the Riigikogu fails to elect the President of the Republic, an electoral body elects the President.
(2) Each member of the Riigikogu or electoral body has one vote in each round of voting.
(3) The President of the Republic is elected by secret ballot.

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