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Whereas initially, the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE), Isamaa Party and Center Party were meant to form a coalition in the South Estonian town of Elva, it is now clear now that the coalition will consist of the Reform Party and the electoral alliance Sinu Elva Vald instead, prompting one EKRE MP, Peeter Ernits, to say corruption is involved.
A bill which would slash water body shoreline protected zones to 20 meters was signed by the new environment minister a week-and-a-half before taking office. The legal amendment, if it were to pass, would particularly affect Estonia's islands, where protected zones are 200 meters from the shore. Proponents of the bill say the current legislation is out-of-date.
The council of the Conservative People's Party (EKRE) approved its nationwide elections platform at the Paide Music and Theater Hall on Saturday. The platform highlights five reasons for voting for EKRE at fall local government council elections. Henn Põlluaas was confirmed as the party's candidate for the fall presidential elections.