The official period for submitting presidential candidates to Estonia’s Riigikogu opened Friday, but supporters of candidate Ülle Madise have chosen to delay the formal submission of her documentation. They intend to present her candidacy to the National Electoral Committee on Monday instead. This delay doesn’t impact the eligibility of the nomination, as the submission period is ongoing. The move appears to be a strategic decision by Madise’s team, though the reasoning behind it remains unclear. This sets the stage for a potentially competitive presidential election. The National Electoral Committee will then assess the validity of all submitted candidacies. The election process is now formally underway with the anticipation of further nominations.