Prime Minister Kristen Michal said that President Alar Karis did not recommend him to resign with the entire government. The president rather inquired about future plans.
According to Michal, he is not afraid that there will not be enough votes to form a new government. He said that the government does not have to resign every time ministers leave. A similar precedent occurred in 2009.
Michal added that the chancellor of justice also believes the government does not have to resign. The prime minister does not have to resign when ministers are dismissed. Parliament has the right to check whether the government has support.
The prime minister criticized the Social Democrats. He said they have positioned themselves as the opposition within the government. He believed that the Social Democrats cannot work in a way where others pull in different directions.
Michal said that State Secretary Keit Kasemets did not influence the expulsion of the Social Democrats. According to him, the state secretary provides professional advice, not political.
The government plans to cut the public sector. Michal believes some state institutions could be closed. He mentioned that the State Real Estate Ltd (RKAS) is unnecessary.
The prime minister wants to start the austerity plan by reducing regulations and controls. He believes fewer regulations mean fewer people. He hopes the public understands their plans.
Michal did not disclose whether ministerial positions would be abolished or ministries merged. He said he would discuss these first with party colleagues and then share them with the public.