Estonian President Alar Karis announced on Tuesday he will not seek a second term in office. Party leaders suggest his decision stems from concerns about his high popularity potentially hindering re-election support within parliament. Estonia’s president is chosen by the Riigikogu, the country’s parliament, rather than through a direct public vote. Reports from Estonian public broadcaster ERR indicate widespread discussion regarding Karis’s prospects for securing sufficient parliamentary backing for another term. The Riigikogu is scheduled to convene on September 2nd to elect a new president. This decision follows speculation about potential difficulties in achieving the necessary parliamentary majority for his re-election bid.