Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas secured a commanding election victory as she fended off a challenge from a far-right party that targeted her support for Ukraine and soaring inflation.
Kallas’ Reform party took 31.6% of the vote, according to the Estonian Electoral Commission with more than 95% of the vote counted late Sunday. The nationalist EKRE party was behind with 16%, while the Centre party of former Premier Juri Ratas came third with 14.7%.
The prime minister, who has become popular at home and abroad for her unwavering support for Ukraine, outperformed polls and appeared to be in a strong position to form a coalition majority.
