The Social Democrats gathered on Sunday for a general meeting. They elected a new chairman and other members of the leadership. Lauri Läänemets is running for chairman. He is already the party's leader.
Lauri Läänemets told the general meeting that the Social Democrats are stronger than ever before. He spoke about the need to defend democracy through actions. He said that the state must help people with the cost of living and crises. He added that the party is ready for changes.
Many people are running for deputy chairman. Among them are Anti Allas, Helmen Kütt, and others. Currently, the deputy chairmen are Anti Allas, Riina Sikkut, Jevgeni Ossinovski, Lauri Paeveer, and Tanel Kiik.
Many people are also running for the board. Among them are Alvar Kõiv, Andre Hanimägi, and others.
Lauri Läänemets' election could be influenced by his problems. Party members Jevgeni Ossinovski and Raimond Kaljulaid said that these problems do not hinder the party's work.
The prosecutor's office said that no criminal charges have been filed against Läänemets. The general meeting can be watched live.