Liisa Oviir, Chair of the Political Parties Financing Supervision Committee (ERJK), sent letters to Isamaa, the Social Democrats, and Parempoolsed regarding unpaid invoices. These invoices may be considered prohibited donations.
In the letter sent to Isamaa, Oviir explained that the party has not paid the debt incurred during the local election campaign. The amount is €396,785.23, of which €308,106.69 remains unpaid. The invoices were supposed to be paid within 30 days, but Isamaa delayed payment.
ERJK is investigating whether Isamaa complies with the Political Parties Act. If payments are not made, it could mean that the party is using the creditor's money, which is prohibited.
The letter sent to the Social Democrats mentions that the party has not paid an invoice to Intense growt HUB OÜ. The invoice amount is €221,726.84, of which €175,000 remains unpaid. The invoices were supposed to be paid by November 30, 2022, but they have not yet been settled.
In the case of Parempoolsed, the debt to two suppliers totals €232,128. The invoices were supposed to be paid, but the party has delayed payment. ERJK also considers this a prohibited donation.
ERJK has requested the parties to provide explanations and documents regarding the situation. Piret Hartman, Secretary-General of the Social Democrats, said that the party will pay the invoices according to the agreed schedule and will send a response to ERJK by February 16.