Last night in Kadriorg, President Toomas Hendrik Ilves met ministerial candidates of Reform, SDE and IRL, nominating the new government. This morning, the government entered into office, sworn in before the parliament. This afternoon, it holds its initial session.
Ossinovski enquired attitude of Rõivas towards Michal
In Riigikogu yesterday, before the government got its green light, SDE vice chairman and outgoing education minister Jevgeni Ossinovski questioned Taavi Rõivas regarding reliability of economy and infrastructure minister-to-be Kristen Michal (Reform).
As observed by Mr Ossinovski, an economy/infrastructure minister would be most responsible for good and honest governance of Estonian public assets. «As we know, troublesome facts emerged concerning said individual a couple of years ago, raising serious question marks over him being fit for this office,» he said.
«Prime minister Andrus Ansip has said he believes Kristen Michal. Hence my question: prime minister candidate Taavi Rõivas, do you believe Kristen Michal?» asked Mr Ossinovski.
Mr Rõivas replied that, in addition to Mr Michal, he believes all members of outgoing and incoming government. He also stated his readiness to ever defend these from attacks public and not public.
For Ligi, the portfolio a bit disappointing
Confirmed candidate for education minister by Reform board yesterday, Jürgen Ligi admitted he was a bit disappointed in not being able to tackle topics in government he would be good at.