Conservative
EPP
European Parliament Group
Current Standing
Change of +4.1 since last election
3-Month Trend
-1.1 in the last 3 months
Values and Worldview
Values and Worldview
The party's foundation is built upon a classical liberal view of humanity: the individual bears responsibility, with the state merely providing the framework. Parempoolsed sees itself as a guardian of Estonian identity, defining it through economic strength and institutional integrity rather than mere nationalism. Its worldview is characterized by a deep distrust of state redistribution and bureaucratic expansion. For the party, freedom primarily signifies economic freedom of action and independence from public welfare.
Policy Priorities
Policy Priorities
The party's agenda is consistently supply-side oriented, focusing on tax cuts, the reduction of subsidies, and a rigorous privatization of state services. It specifically targets entrepreneurs, highly skilled professionals, and citizens who perceive state intervention as a hindrance to innovation. In security policy, Parempoolsed demands massive investments in defense to safeguard Estonia's sovereignty as a bulwark of NATO. The overarching goal is a "state focused on core functions" that creates ample space for private capital.
Role in the Political System
Role in the Political System
Strategically, Parempoolsed positions itself as an intellectual corrective within the Estonian political landscape. It occupies the space between the moderate center-right and the far-right, combining economic rigor with a strict adherence to the rule of law. Its role is that of an ideological bulwark against left-wing social policies and populist tendencies that could jeopardize Estonia's international integration. The party acts as a system-preserving force, aiming to make the state crisis-resilient through streamlining.