Two Estonian parties merge into one with 1,045 members

Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives and the Estonian Free Party – Farmers’ Assembly have merged into a single party with 1,045 members, ERR reported. The merger became official after it was entered in the register.

Party chairman Rein Suurkask said the merger was a choice to work together rather than remain divided, and to offer an alternative to existing political forces.

“Estonia is the home of all of us, and we share responsibility for its future,” Suurkask said. “Our aim is not to divide people into ever smaller camps, but to bring together those who want to improve life in Estonia.” He added that people did not need to agree on every issue but should unite when the interests of the country, its people and future generations were at stake.

“We are no longer two small parties. From today, we are one organisation with 1,045 members,” Suurkask said, adding that the party wanted to expand and build a political force for people who wanted to shape Estonia’s future.

The unified organisation says it is committed to preserving Estonian land, domestic food production and the right of Estonians to decide on important matters concerning their country.

The merger was carried out by Rein Suurkask, Paul Puustusmaa, Raul Kivi, Lauri Koni, Rein Koch, Tõnu Ojamaa, Märt Kunnus and Ervin-Mihkel Pari.

The party plans to hold a general meeting, continue developing its programme and organisation, and discuss a possible name change. It is also preparing for the 2027 parliamentary elections.