The centre-right Reform party, who sit with ALDE in the EP, beat the Prime Minister Juri Ratas’ governing Center party in an election on 3 March. Reform leader and former MEP Kaja Kallas is now in pole position to become Prime Minister but will need to find a governing coalition .
Both Reform and the Center party have ruled out governing with the far-right populist Conservative People’s Party (EKRE) who doubled their vote to end the night in 3rd place on 17.8%. Reform scored 28.8% and Center 23.1% and may need to work together if they are to keep EKRE out.
The Socialists came in a disappointing 5th with just 9.8% of the vote compared to 15.2% at the last election. The centre-right Isamaa Erakond, who sit with the EPP, were in 4th place on 11.4%.
Congratulations to Volodymyr Zelensky and the people of #Ukraine for free and fair elections. Estonia will continue to support Ukraine, its territorial integrity, sovereignity and reforms.
Deeply shocked and saddened by blasts targeting churches and hotels on Easter in #SriLanka. I strongly condemn these cowardly and brutal acts of violence. Heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of the victims. Our thoughts are with the people of Sri Lanka.
