Postimees, Estonia
the general elections of March 6, Estonians have confirmed for the second time the confidence to Prime Minister Andrus Ansip. It was a victory announced: its formation, the Reform Party, won 33 seats, which added to the 23-Res Publica Union Propatria provide a solid parliamentary majority. The Social Democrats have 19 MPs, while the Centre Party, led by the Mayor of Tallinn Edgar Savisaar, will be 26 seats. For the first time since independence in 1991 the Riigikogu, the Estonian parliament, only four parties will be represented. The maintenance of a strict fiscal policy, continued even in times of crisis and always carefully explained to the voters, allowed the two center-right party, in power since 2007, to obtain the support of the Estonians. The other winners of the Social Democrats voting: in percentage terms, support for the party Sven Mikser has almost doubled. In the future, we must identify the reasons that led to this success. Similarly, it will be interesting to understand why the Greens and the People's Party failed to higher Tallinn vote for austerity and the government gives iducia The Estonia was among the European countries most affected by the crisis. But the strict policy of the government is working. And the citizens have decided to renew the appointment to Prime Minister Andrus Ansip Postimees, Estonia
Prime Minister Andrus Ansip in Tallinn, March 6, 2011 voted by internet, confirming the-melting of electronic voting in the country. After the online newspapers and e-banking, Estonians have also shown that it can easily become accustomed to electronic voting.
Of course, the traditional voting at a polling station will not disappear quickly. But if the citizens could vote via Internet even on the day of the election, things could change quickly.
The elections of March 6 was a success. The vote was the most correct and most interesting of the last twenty years, thanks also to the many independent candidates. Just import the results: the entire country to have won. The campaign election has been focused on the programs of political parties and on issues that are really important, the debates were held in a civil and constructive atmosphere, and the press coverage has been careful and thorough. The participation of voters showed that Estonians have at heart their country. Moreover 141mila votes cast via the Internet are a record. The voters voted from 106 different countries, reflecting the large size of the Estonian diaspora.
Ainaro Ruussaar, Eesti Päevaleht
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Elections
Seats Percentage
Reform Party Centre Party
33 28.6 26 23.3
Union Pro Patria-Res Publica 23
Social Democrats 20.5 19 17.1
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