The ERJK decided that the chairman of Isamaa, Urmas Reinsalu, must return the money for the Postimees broadcast. The broadcast was a prohibited donation. Reinsalu said he will challenge the decision.
The chairman of the ERJK, Liisa Oviir, said they used the Postimees price list to calculate the amount. The amount is certainly in the thousands of euros, as the broadcast has been shown 14 times. Each broadcast lasts about 30 minutes.
The Postimees web advertising department said that a 3-5 minute video could cost around 2000 euros. However, Reinsalu's broadcast is editorial content, which costs nothing.
The ERJK will send Reinsalu a letter stating why they believe it is a violation of the law. Reinsalu has the opportunity to submit objections. If the ERJK does not change its decision, Reinsalu can challenge it in court.
Reinsalu said he has not yet seen the ERJK's decision but intends to challenge it. He wants to present his arguments in writing.
The ERJK will also continue the proceedings against Jevgeni Ossinovski. Ossinovski participated in promoting a hockey tournament. The ERJK believes it was personal advertising. Ossinovski said he will challenge the decision and that it is absurd.
The ERJK also issued an order to Mart Võrklaev. He participated in an advertisement for Škoda cars. Võrklaev must return around 5000 euros. Võrklaev believes it was not political advertising.