Research has shown that the positions of politicians and journalists influence the opinion of voters more than pre-election public opinion polls.
Juhan Kivirähk
Sociologist, International Centre for Defence Studies
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Research has shown that the positions of politicians and journalists influence the opinion of voters more than pre-election public opinion polls.
In the run-up to NATO accession there was consensus among political parties when it came to Estonian foreign and security policy. Now that Estonia is a member of the organization, however, political discussion has arisen concerning the various alternatives and opportunities for guaranteeing national security.
Democratic societies are built on trust. The 47% turnout at the last local elections shows that the trust between electors and elected necessary for successful action is lacking. The perceived trustworthiness of the current Riigikogu will determine how great a share of the citizenry makes the effort in a year's time to go to the polls and elect the next, ninth membership of the Riigikogu.
The parliament embodies the state's highest authority - the representation of the Estonian people. Thus one of the most important criteria for the Riigikogu's activity is its trustworthiness in the public eye.