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On 29 October, Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise and her advisers met with Maarja Krais-Leosk, CEO of the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People, to discuss the Chamber’s petition concerning the right to education for children with special needs.
26 September 2025, Estonian Knighthood House.
Informing residents about hazards arising from the living environment is a state responsibility and one of the measures of civil protection. Internationally, the goal has been set that every person must receive an early warning in the event of danger.
On August 14, the ninth of twelve meetings dedicated to the development of Southeast Estonia took place in the village of Karula, Valga County. This time, the focus was on the region’s future opportunities. Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise, President of Eesti Pank Madis Müller, Auditor General Janar Holm, and Chancellor of the Ministry of Defence Kaimo Kuusk presented their vision for the future of Southeast Estonia, covering questions of law and justice, access to capital, economic development, competitiveness, security, and national defense. Twenty top leaders and decision-makers from business, law enforcement, the banking sector, education, science, and other fields participated in the meeting.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise explained on Aktuaalne Kaamera the conclusions reached in verifying the legality of access to bank accounts through the enforcement register. Interview by Margus Saar.
The interview in which journalist Vahur Koorits interviewed Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise was published in Õhtuleht on July 29.
Senior Adviser to the Chancellor of Justice, Vallo Olle, writes in the latest issue of Juridica about restrictions on voting rights in local elections.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise and the head of the Business Environment Department at the Chancellor of Justice’s Office, Evelin Lopman, wrote in the newsletter of the Association of Estonian Cities and Municipalities about the challenges of constructing wind farms.
On May 22, Kuku Radio host Timo Tarve asked why the Chancellor of Justice decided to request the removal of Kalle Laanet’s parliamentary immunity.
On April 19, the Chancellor of Justice, Ülle Madise, published an article titled "The Monopoly on Violence" in the special edition "Guides to Meaning" of the newspaper Postimees.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise explained on Vikerraadio’s Uudis+ program how laws and court practice define public (general) interest — that is, how a balance is struck between different interests in planning procedures.
On Thursday, members of the Riigikogu supported Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise’s proposal to bring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Traffic Act into compliance with the Constitution. According to the Chancellor of Justice, these laws are unconstitutional because they lack provisions that take into account the destruction of property or other cases in which a vehicle is no longer in use.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise has sent an opinion to the Riigikogu regarding the draft amendment to the Political Parties Act, requesting consideration of the abolition of the ban on donations from legal entities.
AI is rapidly reshaping our societies. The opportunities are clear — technology allows us to process vast amounts of data, automate tasks, and improve efficiency. However, we must also remain aware of the risks, especially concerning the rule of law, fundamental rights, and human dignity.
Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise participated in a high-level conference in Strasbourg on March 27–28, where discussions focused on the challenges facing the rule of law and the opportunities and risks of the digital age.
On Friday, Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise answered questions from Brita-Maria Alas and Sander Punamäe about the vehicle tax on Kuku Radio’s "Morning Radio" program.
According to the Chancellor of Justice, the Social Insurance Board must pay the guardian’s child support if the court has deprived or suspended the parents' custody rights and appointed a guardian for the child.
The Chancellor of Justice has proposed to the Riigikogu to bring the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and the Traffic Act into compliance with the Constitution, as they lack provisions that take into account cases of asset destruction or other instances of vehicles becoming unusable. Additionally, the Chancellor of Justice requests consideration of exemptions for large families and people with disabilities so that they do not have to give up an essential vehicle.
On January 27, the magazine Edasi published an article by Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise titled "On the Possibility of Good Agreements." The article is available only in Estonian.
On February 3rd, at the Office of the Chancellor of Justice, Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise and Widen Legal law firm partner Oliver Nääs discussed legality and the burden of proof at an event organized by the Estonian Law Students' Union.