A minister is responsible to the parliament, meaning that he or she has to answer when called to account, is obliged by the government to participate in readings of proposals and other discussions, and, within the limits of his/her responsibilities, has to represent Estonia in shaping the policies of the EU.
Minister kannab vastutust parlamendi ees, st peab vastama arupärimistele ja küsimustele, osalema valitsuse ülesandel seaduseelnõude menetlemisel ning muude küsimuste arutelul ja esindama Eestit oma pädevuse piires Euroopa Liidu poliitika kujundamisel.