Mihhail Kõlvart is the chairman of the Center Party. He says that Rein Veidemann can express his opinion. He does not have to leave the ERR council.
Kõlvart says: Everyone at ERR can express their opinion. Veidemann can also express his opinion. He has a lot of experience.
Kõlvart says that Veidemann spoke personally, not in an official capacity. He does not understand why Veidemann has to leave. The Reform Party should not do this.
Kõlvart says: Freedom of thought belongs to everyone. Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said that everyone has the right to live as they wish. But Veidemann does not have the right to express his opinion.
EKRE and Isamaa politicians support Kõlvart. Varro Vooglaid (EKRE) says that government parties are pressuring ERR members to leave. Priit Sibul (Isamaa) says that ERR should be independent. He supports freedom of speech.
ERR is an independent media. It does not depend on the government.