Alar Karis is the sixth president of Estonia, assuming office on October 11, 2021. He was elected on August 31, 2021, by the Riigikogu with a two-thirds majority of 72 votes, following his nomination by both the Reform Party and the Centre Party. Karis's election received criticism due to the absence of opposing candidates, leading him to call for electoral reform, such as using an enlarged electoral college or direct election.