Isamaa's decision to enter into coalition talks with the Reform Party and the Social Democratis (SDE) is bad for both Estonia and for Isamaa itself, chair of the opposition Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) Martin Helme said on Saturday afternoon, adding that the move likely closes the door on negotiations with his party and Center, should talks with Reform and SDE drag on.
Isamaa has opted to enter coalition negotiations with the Reform Party and the Social Democratic Party (SDE), following a meeting of the party's board Saturday.
Center Party leader Jüri Ratas says he would be very surprised if a coalition of Reform, Isamaa and the Social Democrats (SDE) did not become reality, following Saturday's announcement by Isamaa that it was to enter talks aimed at forming a government consisting of the same three parties.
Some ongoing issues, such as the ratification of a border agreement with the Russian Federation, need to be 'frozen', Isamaa leader Helir-Valdor Seeder says, adding that the party would pursue this in any coalition negotiation deal with the Reform Party and with the Social Democrats (SDE).
Isamaa Party Chairman Helir-Valdor Seeder on Friday criticized Prime Minister Kaja Kallas (Reform) for refusing to step down and President Alar Karis' office for publically communicating with the Electoral Commission.