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Former Estonian prime minister Juri Ratas speaks to the parliament in Tallinn after resigning, on January 13, 2021. – Ratas resigned but, denied any wrongdoing after a corruption probe was opened into his ruling Center Party and its links with an Estonian businessman. (Photo by RAIGO PAJULA / AFP)
Estonian Prime Minister Juri Ratas said on Wednesday he was stepping down after his Centre Party came under investigation for corruption linked to a property development company.
His resignation brings down the country’s centre-right coalition government that also includes a far-right party, but new elections are unlikely.
President Kersti Kaljulaid now has 14 days to name a new prime minister who would then have to be approved by parliament.
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