The opposition Center Party is preparing to start talks with other political forces in the Estonian Parliament on the vote of no confidence in Prime Minister Kae Kallas, ERR reported. According to Tanel Kılıç, the leader of the centrist group, the head of the Cabinet lost his right to remain in office due to a scandal over the “Russian business” of his wife, Arvo Hallik.
“Members of the Center Party group believe that the Kaja Kallas scandal has seriously damaged the image of the Estonian state. Unfortunately, the head of government did not give a clear answer to the question of whether her husband knew that his company was operating in Russia. According to the statements made so far, Kaja Kallas is the prime minister. He doesn’t have the moral right to continue as a person,” said Kiik.
He added that the ruling coalition also criticized the actions of the prime minister. Kiik stressed that the faction-level negotiations will enable a clear understanding of the stance of all political forces regarding the no-confidence vote against Kallas.
The Estonian Prime Minister was involved in a scandal due to media coverage that the shipping company Stark Logistics continues to work with Russia. We are talking about a company that is partially owned by the wife of the Prime Minister. Callas insists that she knows almost nothing about her husband’s business. Moreover, the prime minister does not consider it necessary to resign.
Former President of Estonia argued With the prime minister because of Russia.
Source: Gazeta
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