You have already said you plan to join the European People’s Party (EPP) group.
I said I would like that.
It is the group that is home to Isamaa and recently suspended the membership of Orban’s Fidesz. What could you have in common with Fidesz and the group in general?
If Fidesz is about to lose its membership status in the EPP, it shows democratic forces have the upper hand in the group. Isamaa’s flirtations with EKRE are not welcome, and many of the former’s voters are deeply disappointed with the party. It should not be the program of a conservative party to defend right-radical positions. As a former voter of Isamaaliit, I am also disappointed.
Orban’s Hungary recently orchestrated a campaign against Juncker.
Isamaa chairman has also taken a picture with Orban. However, the EPP is also the group of Germany’s CDU that is a pro-reform party with a brilliant platform. The EPP is a very large party, and Estonia must be represented there.
What do you think of Juncker?
Juncker should have been more forceful.
Who would you like to see as European Parliament president?
Former president of Poland, President of the European Council Donald Tusk has done very good work. He has authority and could be president. But it would be difficult for him to get the position as he does not have support in his own country, his party is part of the opposition. However, if he managed to become council president, then I don’t see why he couldn’t become president of the European Commission.