Estonia’s Reform Party, led by the outgoing prime minister Kaja Kallas, secured a narrow victory in Sunday’s parliamentary elections, earning 31.2% of the vote. The party captured 37 of the 101 seats in Riigikogu, positioning it to form the next governing coalition for the Baltic nation.
The party’s leaders described a clear mandate from voters. “The electorate expects the Reform Party to steer the new government. It’s straightforward. We will address every other detail in due course. We have already discussed what candidates gain from their conversations with voters and their expectations. A meeting is planned for tomorrow to explore our options,” one senior figure stated.
In second place, the Conservative People’s Party of Estonia (EKRE) drew 16.1% support, securing 17 seats. The center-left Center Party followed with 15.3% of the vote and 16 seats, according to the final tallies.
The liberal Eesti 200, established in 2018, received 13.3% of the vote and 14 seats. The outgoing coalition partners, the Social Democratic Party (SDE) and Isamaa, gathered 9.3% and 8.2% respectively, translating to nine and eight seats.
Overall, the Reform Party increased its seat total by 3 compared with the previous election. EKRE shed 2 seats, the Center Party dropped by 10, SDE fell by 1, and Isamaa declined by 4 seats.
Early projections indicate that the Reform Party could form a 53-seat coalition with the Center Party or a 60-seat alliance with Eesti 200 and the Social Democrats, giving it a working majority to govern the country. Analysts note that coalition negotiations will hinge on policy alignment, economic priorities, and positions on security matters in the Baltic region.