Urmas Sõõrumaa announced today that he no longer wants to become Tallinn mayor. He spoke about this to members of the Reform Party.
Õnne Pillak said that Sõõrumaa did not want his plans to be misrepresented. Sõõrumaa will explain his reasoning in more detail at a press conference at 14:00.
Pillak confirmed that Sõõrumaa remains a candidate on the Reform Party list in Tallinn. He wants to receive a mandate in the elections.
On the Reform Party's website, Sõõrumaa's words are published. He said this decision was difficult but right. He believes in technocratic city governance.
Sõõrumaa said his idea received support, but people had doubts. He doesn't want the Reform Party and the Center Party to make a secret deal.
The Reform Party believes the current mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski is not leading the city well. They want to vote for his dismissal.
On Tuesday, Sõõrumaa said he wants to form a new government in Tallinn. This government should not consist of politicians.
On Wednesday, Sõõrumaa said he wouldn't include Reform Party deputy mayors in the new government. This would mean the Reform Party would dismiss Ossinovski and support Sõõrumaa.
The Center Party was willing to support Sõõrumaa under certain conditions. Officially, no deal would be made.