Several big names from the Reform Party will not run in the next parliamentary elections. Among them are former ministers Liina Kersna, Maris Lauri, and Hanno Pevkur. Andres Sutt also left politics in September.
Tarmo Jüristo says this is not good for the Reform Party. The most well-known members are important for the party. Voters know them and vote for them.
Jüristo believes Martin Herem's candidacy would now be very important. Herem is the Minister of Defense and a strong name. But getting him involved is not easy.
The Social Democrats are now stronger on security issues. They have Vseviov, who is an expert in this field. The Reform Party also needs a good candidate.
Pevkur announced he is leaving politics. He will not run and is also leaving his ministerial position. Jüristo does not believe he left because of a bad position. Time simply runs out.
Strong names are important in elections. Now the Reform Party must find new people. There is not much time, as the lists must be finalized soon.