Mart Einasto currently belongs to the Parempoolsed party. He previously belonged to the Isamaa party. Marta Liisa Staalfeldt was also a member of Parempoolsed, but she left the party in February.
Liisa Pakosta said that ministers have political and non-political advisors. There aren't many good performers in Estonia, so she sought the best advisor.
Pakosta mentioned that Einasto has extensive experience in solving complex tasks. The Ministry of Justice and Digital Affairs is currently dealing with several complex issues, such as court reform and the merging of IT houses. Pakosta believes that Einasto has crucial skills.
Pakosta added that she doesn't consider whether a person belongs to a party or not. Before hiring, she evaluates a person's skills and knowledge. Staalfeldt assists Pakosta with foreign relations and explaining Estonia's positions.
Pakosta stated that the law prohibits discrimination based on party affiliation. She sees no problem with where someone works or which party they belong to.
Siim Kiisler, deputy chairman of Parempoolsed, said that Pakosta's action shows that Eesti 200 is no longer a unified party. Kiisler added that Parempoolsed has a principle: the party does not control where its members work.