Estonia: Eesti Vabariigi põhiseadus (The Constitution of the Republic of Estonia) (amended as of 2026)

Estonia: Eesti Vabariigi põhiseadus (The Constitution of the Republic of Estonia) (amended as of 2026)

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National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities
Date:
1 March 2026

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The Constitution of Estonia, adopted in 1992, enshrines fundamental rights and freedoms, including provisions relevant to refugees, foreigners, and the political and administrative structure of the state. The Constitution does not explicitly mention the right to asylum but prohibits at Article 18, torture and inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment.

Title

Estonia: Eesti Vabariigi põhiseadus (The Constitution of the Republic of Estonia) (amended as of 2026)

Document source

National Legislative Bodies / National Authorities

Date

1 March 2026

Document type

Legislation (primary)

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Legal Instruments

Country

Estonia

Keywords

Citizenship / Nationality law

Constitutional law

Statelessness

Protected persons

Stateless persons

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Amended as of 2026.

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Estonia: Eesti Vabariigi põhiseadus (The Constitution of the Republic of Estonia) (amended as of 2026)

Estonia: Eesti Vabariigi põhiseadus (The Constitution of the Republic of Estonia) (amended as of 2026)

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