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2014 European Parliament Election in Estonia

The 2014 European elections in Estonia were held on May 25, 2014, for the renewal of the Estonian delegation to the European Parliament. The country had six seats allocated out of a total of 751 seats available across all member states, including Cyprus, Luxembourg, and Malta – smaller states that receive special consideration due to their population size.

The election resulted in the re-election of several prominent figures, with Andrus Ansip from the Reform Party (RE) securing his position as Estonia's representative. Other notable winners included Yana Toom from the National Coalition Party (KESK), Tunne-Väldo Kelam representing the Independence Party of Rural Areas and Small Farmers in Ireland (IRL), Marju Lauristin from the Social Democratic Party (SDE), Indrek Tarand, who ran as an independent candidate, and Kaja Kallas also from the Reform Party.

The European Parliament Elections Act, which governs these elections, emphasizes the importance of economic and monetary union, environmental policy, and financial affairs. This legislation underscores Estonia's commitment to participating in the broader European Union framework while maintaining its unique characteristics as a smaller state within this collective entity.