Estonia: Statement by Prime Minister Jüri Ratas: Remarks by Mart Helme and Martin Helme regarding the U.S. elections are not credible and are even absurd

NordenBladet — The United States of America is a country with a very strong democracy, whose elections are honest, free, and transparent. Disputes and complaints regarding the election results are resolved in the court, as it is customary in any democratic state.  Crude criticism of these processes based on spurious information and fake news is not appropriate for ministers of the Republic of Estonia.

The President-elect Joe Biden, voted for by the American people, is a worthy statesman, who has promised to serve all the people of the United States. He has promised to work hard to bridge the differences arisen in society and heal the rifts that have widened over the years. These are sincere goals which Estonia could also learn from. On behalf of the Republic of Estonia, I congratulated Joe Biden on his election as 46th President of the United States.

Martin Helme, as leader of his political party and the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Estonia, must understand that the United States is an important ally, and indispensable strategic partner, both for Estonia and the European Union. Mart Helme, as Minister of the Interior, should also know very well that making serious accusations without evidence is unacceptable.

The American people vote for their leaders in free elections. For Estonia, strong transatlantic ties and the deepening bilateral defence co-operation with the United States have always been a foreign policy objective, whether a Republican or a Democratic president is in office. Aggressive rhetoric directed against one of our most important allies is therefore extremely irresponsible.

Remarks by Mart Helme and Martin Helme regarding the U.S. elections are not credible and are even absurd.  Members of the Estonian Government must be able to remain balanced when commenting on the internal policy of our greatest ally. Mart and Martin Helme must immediately stop undermining Estonian-U.S. relations.

I have conveyed this message directly to the Chairman of the Conservative People´s Party of Estonia.

Source: Estonian Government