Enn Eesmaa said that during presidential elections, the role of non-aligned MPs is very important. He believes that individual votes can determine the election outcome.
Eesmaa says that currently there is a strange situation. Many people talk too much, but those who should talk (like presidential candidates) don't. He is glad that candidates also talk with non-aligned MPs.
In Riigikogu, there are some MPs who don't belong to any party. Eesmaa thinks there are few truly independent MPs. Some MPs still belong to parties.
In secret voting, the votes of non-aligned MPs can be very important. For example, if Isamaa and Keskerakond supported Tiit Land, he would get 19 votes. To become president, 21 votes are needed.
Eesmaa doesn't talk with candidates only about polite topics. He also asks them uncomfortable questions. For example, he asks about their past mistakes. He believes everything will come out in the media. So candidates must be prepared for attacks.
Eesmaa doubts Ülle Madis's suitability for president. Madis is currently the Chancellor of Justice. Eesmaa says the roles of Chancellor of Justice and president are very different.
He compares it to an actor playing King Lear. Shakespeare wrote that role, but the president must find their own thoughts. The president must be able to deliver speeches convincingly.
Eesmaa thinks the public doesn't know Madis and other candidates well enough. There are no public debates where they could present their positions.
Eesmaa says Estonia could have a female president. He cites Janar Holm as an example, who is the Auditor General. Internationally, a female president could distinguish Estonia.
He recalls when Kersti Kaljulaid visited Arab countries. Kaljulaid was a sporty and intelligent woman. That caused great admiration there.
Eesmaa also supports direct elections. He thinks that in the future, the people should elect presidents, not Riigikogu.