The Reform Party has very low support. Only 5% of people want Kristen Michal as prime minister. The newspaper Eesti Ekspress writes about Michal's hard year.
Ansip says low support is a security risk. In June, support was 19%, but it fell to 11% in August. People do not trust the government.
Ansip says the problems began earlier. When Taavi Rõivas left, he gave Jüri Ratas a strong economy. But money was spent, not saved. Kaja Kallas talked about a balanced budget, but Michal got a budget with a big deficit.
Ansip thinks Michal is doing well. But support fell during Kallas's time. Ansip blames the Reform Party for Tallinn's crisis. He says central offices should not interfere.
Ansip compares Tallinn's situation to family. The stronger side should not criticize the weaker side publicly. Leaders should not just watch.
Ansip talks about money. He says the country needs more defense investment. He also talks about tax increases and cuts. He says money is like mud – enough for all, but priorities are wrong.
Ansip advises Michal to talk more with people. He says people understand when decisions are explained. He reminds us that after hard times, the Reform Party won elections.
Ansip ends by saying low support is not special. Isamaa's support was only 4.8% in 2022. Times change, and people's opinions change.