Victory for Estonia's incumbent head of government

Estonia elected a new parliament this Sunday. For the first time citizens were able to cast their votes over the Internet. The newspaper hails the re-election of the ruling Reform Party as a small sensation: "For the first time since Estonia's independence was re-established, the old Prime Minister is also the new one. This is a good sign - not least for other countries. Over the past couple of years the new EU member states have prompted negative headlines with their political instability and increasing populism. In view of these developments yesterday's elections in Estonia - which ended in a major victory for the ruling party and so guarantee political continuity - send a very positive signal. Moreover, the increase in voter turnout has shown that the nation is not indifferent to what happens to Estonia. Despite all the problems the people have not turned their backs on politics."

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