Eesti Keskerakond

Leadership	Edgar Savisaar
Founded	12 October 1991
Political Ideology	Centrism (official), Social liberalism, Populism
International Affiliation	Liberal International
European Affiliation	European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party
Euro. Parliament Group	ALDE
Colours	Green
Headquarters	Toom-Rüütli 3/5 Tallinn 10130
Website	www.keskerakond.ee
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The Centre Party of Estonia (Eesti Keskerakond) is a left of centre, centrist, social liberal party in Estonia. Keskerakond is a member of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party. Its membership after joining with Estonian Pensioner's Party (Eesti Pensionäride Erakond) in 20 August 2005, among Estonian parties is second, having more than 9000 members. Image File history File links Keskerakond. ... Edgar Savisaar (born May 31, 1950), is an Estonian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1990-1992. ... October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... In politics, centrism usually refers to the political ideal of promoting moderate policies which land in the middle ground between different political extremes. ... Social liberalism is either a synonym for new liberalism or a label used by progressive liberal parties in order to differentiate themselves from the more conservative liberal parties, especially when there are two or more liberal parties in a country. ... The Liberal International is an international organization for international liberal parties. ... The European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party (founded in 1993) is a liberal party, active in the European Union, uniting liberal and centrist parties around Europe which together represent more than 20 million European voters and is an international non-profit association incorporated under the laws of Belgium. ... ALDE logo The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (French: Alliance des Démocrates et des Libéraux pour lEurope) is a Group in the European Parliament. ... County Harju County Mayor Jüri Ratas Area 159. ... On June 28, 1992, Estonian voters approved the constitutional assemblys draft constitution and implementation act, which established a parliamentary government with a president as chief of state and with a government headed by a prime minister. ... Political parties in Estonia lists political parties in Estonia. ... Elections in Estonia gives information on election and election results in Estonia. ... The European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party (founded in 1993) is a liberal party, active in the European Union, uniting liberal and centrist parties around Europe which together represent more than 20 million European voters and is an international non-profit association incorporated under the laws of Belgium. ... August 20 is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The party was founded on 12 October 1991, on the basis of the Popular Front of Estonia after several parties had split from it. The party's chairman is Edgar Savisaar who is considered to be an authoritarian leader. Vice chairmen of the party are Mailis Reps and Enn Eesmaa. October 12 is the 285th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (286th in leap years). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Edgar Savisaar (born May 31, 1950), is an Estonian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Estonia from 1990-1992. ... Mailis Reps Mailis Reps (born as Mailis Rand on January 13, 1975 in Tallinn, Estonia) is an Estonian politician and the current Estonian Minister of Education and Research. ...

The party claims that its goal is the formation of a strong middle class in Estonia. Keskerakond declares itself as "middle class liberal party". It supports small enterprises. However, the support of the party is largely gained from pensioners believing in Savisaar's charismatic personality. But at the same time, the 20 and 21 August 2005 party congress was attended by many young members. The middle class (or middle classes) comprises a social group once defined by exception as an intermediate social class between the nobility and the peasantry. ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In general elections in March 1995 CPE gained 14.2% of votes and 16 seats (the third result). It entered the coalition, Savisaar taking the position of the Minister of Internal Affairs, and Peeter Kreitzberg that of the Minister of Education. After the "tape scandal" (secret taping of talks with other politicians) where Savisaar was involved, the party was forced to go to opposition. A new party was formed by those who were disappointed by their leader's behaviour. The Centre Party was left in nearby political isolation until 2001. 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2001: A Space Odyssey. ...

In 1996, CPE candidate Siiri Oviir ran for the presidency of Estonia. 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... Siiri Oviir is an Estonian politician and Member of the European Parliament for the Estonian Centre Party, part of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party. ...

In the general elections in March 1999 Keskerakond, whose main slogan was progressive income tax, gained 23.4% of votes (the first result) and 28 seats in the Riigikogu. CPE members are active in its 26 branches - 8 of them are promoting the centrist values in Tallinn, 18 in towns and counties. 1999 (MCMXCIX) was a common year starting on Friday, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... A progressive tax, or graduated tax, is a tax that is larger as a percentage of income for those with larger incomes. ... An income tax is a tax levied on the financial income of persons or corporations. ... Riigikogu is the name of the national parliament of Estonia. ... County Harju County Mayor Jüri Ratas Area 159. ...

In 2001, Kreitzberg ran for the presidency of Estonia.

In January 2002 Keskerakond and Reform Party formed a new governmental coalition where Mikser was the Minister of Defense. The coalition stayed until the new elections in 2003. Though the Centre Party won the greatest percent of votes, it was in opposition until March, 2005 when Juhan Parts' governement collapsed. For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ... The Reform Party may be: Estonia - Eesti Reformierakond Gibraltar - Gibraltar Reform Party United States Reform Party of the United States of America, formerly led by Ross Perot. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2003, the majority of the party's assembly did not support Estonia's joining the EU. Savisaar did not express clearly his position.

A number of Keskerakond members left the party in fall 2004, mostly due to objections with Savisaar's autocratic tendencies and the party's anti-EU stance, forming the Social Liberal group. Some of them joined the Social Democratic Party, others the Reform Party. One of these MP's rejoined Keskerakond. Keskerakond is afflicated with European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party since in May 2004. The European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party (founded in 1993) is a liberal party, active in the European Union, uniting liberal and centrist parties around Europe which together represent more than 20 million European voters and is an international non-profit association incorporated under the laws of Belgium. ...

Savisaar was the Mayor of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, from 2001 to fall 2004, when he was forced to step down after a vote of no confidence. He was replaced by Tõnis Palts of Res Publica. County Harju County Mayor Jüri Ratas Area 159. ... A Motion of No Confidence, also called Motion of Non Confidence is a parliamentary motion traditionally put before a parliament by the opposition in the hope of defeating or embarrassing a government. ... Res publica is a Latin phrase, made of res + publica, literally meaning public thing. It is the origin of the word Republic. // Etymology The word publica is the feminine singular of the 1st and 2nd declension adjective publicus, publica, publicum, which is itself derived from an earlier form, poplicus—relating...

Keskerakond has since 2004 one member in the European Parliament - Siiri Oviir. The Centre Party gathered 17.5% share of votes on the elections to the European Parliament. The European Parliament is the parliamentary body of the European Union (EU), directly elected by EU citizens once every five years. ... Siiri Oviir is an Estonian politician and Member of the European Parliament for the Estonian Centre Party, part of the European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party. ...

Keskerakond is again in government with the Estonian Reform Party and the People's Union of Estonia since 12 April 2005. They have 19 members in parliament fraction and 5 minister portfolios. The Estonian Reform Party (Estonian: Eesti Reformierakond) is a free market liberal party in Estonia. ... {{Infobox Estonia Political Party/active/lifespan| The party was founded on 29 September 1994 in Tallinn under the name of Estonian Country Peoples Party (Eesti Maarahva Erakond, EME). ... April 12 is the 102nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (103rd in leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Local elections on 16 October 2005 were very successful to the Centre Party. Keskerakond managed to win 32 seats out of 63 in Tallinn City Council, having now an absolute majority in that municipality. One of the factors behind this success in Tallinn was probably the immense popularity of Centre Party among non-Estonian voters. The controversial contract of co-operation between Estonian Centre Party and Russian 'party of the power' United Russia concluded in December, 2004 has probably contributed to success in ethnic Russian electorate as well. October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in Leap years). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... County Harju County Mayor Jüri Ratas Area 159. ... United Russia (Russian Единая Россия - Yedinaya Rossiya) is a Russian political party, which usually labels itself centrist. ...

After failed attempts to form a coalition of stabile majority with either Social Democrats or Reform Party, Centre Party's one-party government in Tallinn is lead by Jüri Ratas, a 27 years old politician elected the Mayor of Tallinn in November. The Centre Party is also a member of coalitions in several other major towns of Estonia like Pärnu and Tartu. The city of Pärnu is located within the county of Pärnu. ... County Tartu County Mayor Laine Jänes Area 38. ...

External links

• Official web site