Centre Party initiates negotiations on no-confidence motion against Jürgen Ligi in parliament

The Centre Party faction in the Riigikogu has decided to initiate negotiations with other parliamentary parties to organize a no-confidence vote against Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. The Centre Party is seeking support from opposition parties for the no-confidence motion.

The Centre Party faction in the Riigikogu has decided to take steps toward a no-confidence vote against Finance Minister Jürgen Ligi. To this end, negotiations are being initiated with other parliamentary parties to gather sufficient support to hold a no-confidence vote.

The Centre Party is seeking cooperation with other opposition parties to achieve the necessary majority of votes to submit a no-confidence motion. A no-confidence vote in the Riigikogu requires the support of at least one-fifth of parliament members to begin proceedings.

As Finance Minister, Jürgen Ligi has been at odds with several opposition parties over state budget and economic policy issues. The Centre Party has repeatedly criticized the government's fiscal policy decisions.