33 members of the Riigikogu supported the vote of no confidence against the minister. At least 51 votes would have been needed to pass the vote of no confidence.
The initiators of the vote of no confidence were represented by EKRE chairman Martin Helme. He said that the opposition MPs believe that Joller has lost trust. He named the main reasons: the desire to increase the 10 percent co-payment of special care institutions and decision-making without public knowledge.
Helme also spoke about the government's plan to use more private money in healthcare. This, according to him, increases inequality and reduces access to free medical care for low-income people.
He accused Joller of not listening to the proposal to exempt people with disabilities from the car tax. The ministry also has not published the requirements of the new Public Health Act regarding care institutions.
Helme said that Joller has not made changes to reduce waiting lists or solve financial problems.
Joller said in the Riigikogu that the problems presented to her should be discussed at faction meetings. She said the government does not plan to introduce greater private health insurance. She has also listened to proposals regarding people with disabilities.
Joller emphasized that the requirements of the Public Health Act have been confirmed. She said it is important to create a system where people can get to the right doctor at the right time.
The minister called on Riigikogu members for greater cooperation. She said that the social and healthcare sector is a common concern for all people.
As of September, only the Center Party and EKRE were behind the vote of no confidence against Joller. Now, MPs from Isamaa and the Social Democratic Party have also signed.