The cracks appeared Sunday when Kalev Stoicescu exited Estonia 200, followed swiftly by Meelis Kiili’s departure from the Reform Party on Monday. These resignations strip the administration of its ability to command the legislature, complicating the path forward for governing priorities. With the next parliamentary elections not slated until March 2027, the loss of these two votes forces the coalition into a fragile position. The government now faces the immediate challenge of navigating policy decisions without a guaranteed majority, casting doubt on the long-term viability of the current political alignment.
Estonian Coalition Teeters on Brink as Two MPs Quit
Prime Minister Kristen Michal’s government has lost its parliamentary majority after a sudden double defection, leaving the cabinet with just 50 seats in the 101-member Riigikogu. This erosion of support signals a period of acute instability for the Baltic nation as the current coalition struggles to maintain its grip on power.



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