Allar Jõks

Allar Jõks

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Allar Jõks is a former Estonian Chancellor of Justice, known for his advocacy of civil rights and rule of law. He has been a prominent voice in discussions surrounding bureaucracy and its impact on democracy in Estonia and Europe. Jõks has expressed concerns about excessive regulation and administrative burdens that can frustrate citizens and lead to unpredictable electoral behavior. His recent commentary in the media highlights the need for a more streamlined approach to governance and a reduction in bureaucratic obstacles, especially in the context of European Union regulations.

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Allar Jõks is a lawyer and former Chancellor of Justice commenting on the Reform Party's recent changes.

ALLAR JÕKS ⟩ Reformierakonna enda loodud muster toodab lähiajal ilmselt veel lahkumisi
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-08-10
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Allar Jõks, a former chancellor of justice, described the situation accurately.

minult ei ole nõusolekut presidendiks kandideerida küsitud
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-08-03
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Ulle Madise
Ulle Madise

Allar Jõks shared his unfiltered thoughts on how the president should be elected according to the constitution.

ALLAR JÕKS ⟩ Kunagi anti mõista, et leiaksin toetuse olles «mugavam». Ülle Madise on käitunud ainuvõimalikult
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-30
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Ulle Madise
Ulle Madise

Allar Jõks explains in his social media post why Ülle Madise is not disclosing her presidential candidacy plans.

miks Ülle Madise ei ütle ometi kandideerimise kohta ei või jah
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-30
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Ulle Madise
Ulle Madise

Allar Jõks explains in his social media post why Ülle Madise is not commenting on her possible candidacy.

miks Ülle Madise ei ütle ometi kandideerimise osas «ei» või «jah»
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-30
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Ulle Madise
Ulle Madise

Allar Jõks is a member of the board of the Service Economy Chamber and discusses the impact of EU regulations on Estonian innovation.

ALLAR JÕKS ⟩ Euroopa uus regulatsioon lööb valusalt Eesti innovatsiooni
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-07-13
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Allar Jõks fondly remembers Urmas Volens as a warm and humorous person.

Varalahkunud tippjurist Urmas Volens oli hingelt maailmaparandaja
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-27
9.0

Allar Jõks writes about the importance of having a vision for Estonia's future.

ALLAR JÕKS ⟩ Kas me tähistame kodumaa sünnipäeva või peame unistuste peiesid?
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-24
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Lennart Meri
Lennart Meri

Allar Jõks discusses the potential threat to Estonia's security from foreign religious leaders or churches.

ALLAR JÕKS ⟩ Kas Eestile kujutaks ohtu, kui ERRi nõukogu ja juhatuse paneks paika Kreml?
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2026-02-04
5.0

Allar Jõks is defending landowners whose forest is located in the Kikepera protected area.

Eestis on vastutajad ära kadumas
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-12-22
7.0

Allar Jõks served as the Chancellor of Justice of the Republic of Estonia from 2001 to 2008.

ALLAR JÕKS ⟩ See on tulemus, kui riigikogu liikmed lubatakse kohaliku võimu juurde
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-10-13
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Allar Jõks is involved in the governance of the Estonian Football Association.

ALLAR JÕKS JA POLINA TŠERNJAK ⟩ Eesti Jalgpalli Liidu juhtimine – kas aus mäng kõigile?
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-06-04
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Polina Tsernjak
Polina Tsernjak

Allar Jõks served as the Chancellor of Justice from 2001 to 2008 during significant legal reforms and Estonia's accession to the European Union and NATO.

OTT LUMI ⟩ Allar Jõksi mitu elu – ainult ebaoriginaalsed ja kartlikud hoidku eemale
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-05-26
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Toomas Mattson
Toomas Mattson

Allar Jõks expresses concern about the future of Estonian democracy in light of events in the United States.

Eestis hoolitakse lindude ja konnade õigustest rohkem kui inimestest
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-05-23
7.0

Allar Jõks expresses concern about the future of Estonian democracy.

Lause «Ausal pole midagi karta» tuleks ära keelata!
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-05-20
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Allar Jõks believes that facial recognition cameras are a topic that definitely requires discussion among representatives in the parliament.

vajaduste eelistamine väärtustele võib olla ohtlik. Vaata klippi!
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-05-19
7.0

Allar Jõks argues that the ferry ticket fee is unconstitutional.

Allar Jõks: parvlaevapilet on põhiseadusevastane
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-04-23
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Allar Jõks argues that the ferry ticket fee is unconstitutional.

Allar Jõks: parvlaevapilet on põhiseaduse vastane
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-04-23
7.0

Allar Jõks is a lawyer who expresses confusion about government proposals.

ALLAR JÕKS ⟩ Peaminister näitas, kes on valitsuse juht
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-03-05
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Kristen Michal
Kristen Michal

Allar Jõks criticizes unacceptable leaks regarding court cases.

KUKU ⟩ Allar Jõks kritiseerib lubamatuid lekkeid kohtuasjade kohta
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-03-03
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Former Chancellor of Justice Allar Jõks warns against excessive bureaucracy in Europe and Estonia.

JUHTKIRI ⟩ Reguleerides end surnuks
Postimees – major Estonian daily, est. 1857·EstoniaEstonia· 2025-02-26
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