Annika Arras ütles ERR-ile, et
erakonnad peaksid kiirendama presidendivalimiste arutelu
. Ta usub, et kandidaadid peaksid ise soovima presidendiks saada.
erakonnad peaksid kiirendama presidendivalimiste arutelu
Tõlge fraasile: erakonnad peaksid kiirendama presidendivalimiste arutelu
EN
parties should speed up the discussion of presidential elections
Arras ütles, et erakonnad peavad juulis kandidaadid välja pakkuma. Ta lisas, et
aega pole palju, sest valimised on varakult
. Presidendi
kandidaadid peavad rääkima parlamendi ees
juba augustis.
aega pole palju, sest valimised on varakult
Tõlge fraasile: aega pole palju, sest valimised on varakult
EN
there is not much time because the elections are early
kandidaadid peavad rääkima parlamendi ees
Tõlge fraasile: kandidaadid peavad rääkima parlamendi ees
EN
candidates must speak before the parliament
Arras märkis, et praegu on olukord veider. Mõned erakonnad pakuvad välja kandidaate ilma nende nõusolekuta. Ta ütles, et Eestis on palju inimesi, kes sobiks presidendiks, aga mitte kõik ei taha seda ametit.
Arras usub, et
presidendikandidaat peaks ise soovima seda ametit
. Ta ütles, et
inimesed tahavad näha erinevaid kandidaate
ja nende mõtteid.
presidendikandidaat peaks ise soovima seda ametit
Tõlge fraasile: presidendikandidaat peaks ise soovima seda ametit
EN
the presidential candidate should want the position themselves
inimesed tahavad näha erinevaid kandidaate
Tõlge fraasile: inimesed tahavad näha erinevaid kandidaate
EN
people want to see different candidates
Arras arvas, et sotsiaaldemokraadid soovisid olla esimesed, kes pakuvad välja kandidaadi. See annab neile tähelepanu. Ta ütles, et see on hea, sest
arutelu on juba liiga kaua veninud
.
arutelu on juba liiga kaua veninud
Tõlge fraasile: arutelu on juba liiga kaua veninud
EN
the discussion has already dragged on for too long
Arras ütles, et
kui kandidaat on tugev
ja erakonnad tahavad kokkulepet, siis on hea, kui nimi avalikustatakse. Ta meenutas, et kaks aastat tagasi ei leppinud erakonnad kokku ja Kersti Kaljulaid sai presidendiks ootamatult.
kui kandidaat on tugev
Tõlge fraasile: kui kandidaat on tugev
EN
if the candidate is strong
Arras rääkis, et presidendi roll on Eestis pigem tseremoniaalne. Aga
inimesed hindavad seda ametit
. Ta soovitas
erakondadel ja kandidaatidel avalikult rääkida oma plaanidest
.
inimesed hindavad seda ametit
Tõlge fraasile: inimesed hindavad seda ametit
EN
people value this position
erakondadel ja kandidaatidel avalikult rääkida oma plaanidest
Tõlge fraasile: erakondadel ja kandidaatidel avalikult rääkida oma plaanidest
EN
parties and candidates should publicly talk about their plans
Arras mainis, et Keskerakond ja Isamaa toetasid president Alar Karist. Nüüd peavad nad uue olukorraga kohanema.
Sotsiaaldemokraadid pakkusid presidendikandidaadiks õiguskantsler Ülle Madist. Eesti 200 ja Reformierakond toetavad ka Madist. Presidendivalimiste esimene voor on 2. septembril.
Annika Arras told ERR that political parties should speed up discussions about the presidential elections. She believes that candidates should want to become president themselves.
Arras said that parties must propose candidates in July. She added that there isn't much time because the elections are early. Presidential candidates must speak before parliament already in August.
Arras noted that the current situation is strange. Some parties are proposing candidates without their consent. She said that Estonia has many people who would be suitable as president, but not all want the position.
Arras believes that a presidential candidate should want the position themselves. She said that people want to see different candidates and their ideas.
Arras thought that the Social Democrats wanted to be the first to propose a candidate. This gives them attention. She said this is good because the discussion has already dragged on for too long.
Arras said that if a candidate is strong and parties want an agreement, then it's good if the name is made public. She recalled that two years ago, parties couldn't agree, and Kersti Kaljulaid became president unexpectedly.
Arras talked about how the president's role in Estonia is rather ceremonial. But people value the position. She advised parties and candidates to speak publicly about their plans.
Arras mentioned that the Centre Party and Isamaa supported President Alar Karis. Now they must adapt to the new situation.
The Social Democrats proposed Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as a presidential candidate. Eesti 200 and the Reform Party also support Madise. The first round of presidential elections is on September 2.