Estonian President Alar Karis declared on Tuesday he will not pursue a second term in office, resolving ongoing uncertainty about his political future. The announcement came during his address at the annual Victory Day parade. For months, there had been speculation regarding whether Karis would seek re-election in the autumn vote. His decision opens the field for other potential candidates to emerge in the upcoming presidential election. No reason was given for Karis’s choice not to run. The next presidential election is scheduled to take place later this year, with the process now set to unfold with a new set of contenders.