Estonian government-in-exile
The Estonian government-in-exile was the formally declared governmental authority of the Republic of Estonia in exile, existing from 1944 until the reestablishment of Estonian sovereignty over Estonian territory in 1991. It traced its legitimacy through constitutional succession to the last Estonian government in power prior to the June 1940 Soviet invasion and occupation of the country. During its existence, it was the internationally recognized government of Estonia.
Estonian government-in-exile Eesti Vabariigi valitsus eksiilis | |
|---|---|
| 1944–1992 | |
Location of Estonia | |
| Status | Government-in-exile |
| Capital | Tallinn |
| Capital-in-exile | |
| Prime Minister in duties of the President/Acting Prime Minister | |
• 1945–1963 | August Rei |
• 1990–1992 | Enno Penno |
| Historical era | Cold War |
• The National Committee of the Republic of Estonia proclaimed itself the supreme power of the Republic of Estonia | 1 August 1944 |
• Independence of Estonia recognized by the State Council of the Soviet Union | 6 September 1991 |
• Lennart Meri sworn in as the President of Estonia | 6 October 1992 |
| ISO 3166 code | EE |
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