The formation of the rule of law in the framework of Estonia’s restoration of independence

The project focuses on the reforms of the state and legal system during Estonia’s transition period. Along with studying the development of specific legal reforms, it analyzes how the rule of law was conceptualized in early transitional legal literature and legislative debates, and how these interpretations evolved over time. Additionally, the project examines the development of the separation of powers, the role of institutions in shaping the law, the Supreme Court’s constitutional review in establishing fundamental constitutional principles, and the influence of foreign countries.