
Ilves: ma Voltis aktiivset parteipoliitikat tegema ei hakka
Ilves: I Will Not Engage in Active Party Politics in Volt
President Toomas Hendrik Ilves ütles, et ei hakka erakonda Volt Europa poliitiliselt aktiivselt panustama. Ta jätkab artiklite kirjutamist ja kõnede pidamist.
President Toomas Hendrik Ilves said that he will not actively engage in politics within the Volt Europa party. He will continue writing articles and giving speeches.
President Toomas Hendrik Ilves told ERR that he will not actively contribute to the Volt Europa party politically. He will also not run in elections. Ilves will continue writing articles and giving speeches. He sees positive signs that Europe is getting its act together in terms of security policy.
What motivated Ilves to join Volt Europa? He said he has serious concerns about the future. He spoke about this in his speech at the University of Tartu in 2024. Most European political forces are concerned, but they are not doing enough. Ilves found that Volt is close to his thoughts.
How does Ilves contribute to Volt? He said he is not active in politics. He is a member who writes articles and gives speeches on security policy. He will soon publish a new report.
The Estonian branch of Volt supports the creation of a European army. Does Ilves share this position? He said it may come in the future, but major reforms are needed now. A joint army is still far away.
Will Ilves run in elections? He said no. He will continue writing articles and supporting Volt's ideas. He is not involved in party politics.
How can Volt increase its influence in Europe? Ilves believes it will happen naturally because Volt deals with important issues. He sees that Europe has started to take defense and security seriously.
Is the relationship between the USA and Europe broken? Ilves said the current situation is difficult, but he would not call it irreversible. Europe needs to get its act together and follow the Draghi report.
Are there positive signs in Europe? Ilves said there are some. For example, Germany's new chancellor has taken positive steps. The Nordic and Baltic countries have increased defense spending.
Is Europe sending messages to Russia? Ilves said Europe needs to get its act together, not send messages. Russia is watching us enough.
Has Trump's actions helped Europe? Ilves said Trump's threats have made some countries think. Europe needs to restore its strength and unity.