President Rüütel emphasised that meetings with political parties not represented in the Parliament support the functioning of democracy. Also the idea to establish a Roundtable of Political Parties by the President of the Republic in order to develop dialogue between political parties and find consensus in issues that are important for the state was discussed. Also issues related to next years budget were discussed at the meeting, as well as the proceedings of the Court Act in the Riigikogu, the increase of electricity price, and the political situation in Estonia.
The Consultative Roundtable of Estonian Political Parties consists of the Estonian Democratic Labour Party, the Estonian Democratic Party, the Estonian Independence Party, the Estonian Christian Peoples Party, the Russian Party in Estonia and the Russian Unity Party.
Press Service of the Office of the President
Kadriorg, October 17, 2001
