A whole month has passed since the local government elections. During this time, agreements have been made in many places, but negotiations are still ongoing in some areas. For example, Tallinn has not yet elected a mayoral candidate. Political expert Tarmo Jüristo says that Tallinn's negotiations are in everyone's interest.
In Narva, an agreement has already been reached, although the politics there are very dynamic. Katri Raik said that it will become clear who will form the coalition. Currently, it seems that Katri Raik and Mihhail Stalnuhhin are collaborating.
According to Jüristo, the speed of forming coalitions is similar to previous elections. In local politics, a lot depends on people and their relationships. Political scientist Annika Arras says that Isamaa has found it difficult to form coalitions. A good election result and many negotiations take time.
The recent news has not helped the negotiations in Tallinn. For example, Oleg Bessedini, who is suspected of crimes, was collaborating with the Center Party. This makes the situation uncomfortable for Isamaa. In addition, it is still unclear who Isamaa's mayoral candidate is.
The approval of the city budget is a complex process. Arras says that the coalition must have internal unity and agreements to quickly adopt the budget.
Meanwhile, the announcement of election results has been delayed. According to Arne Koitmäe, head of the Election Service, there have been many complaints related to electronic voting. Most complaints have already been reviewed, but the last complaint will be forwarded to the Supreme Court. A decision may come in the last week of November.