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The ruling party board of the Center Party met on Tuesday night to discuss the situation of five party members who were named suspects in a criminal investigation into financing the Porto Franco project.
Among those people are Mikhail Korb, general secretary of the Center Party, who has also decided to resign, an advisor to Finance Minister Kersti Kracht and businessman Hillar Teder. These people are suspected of bribery and influence peddling.
Addressing journalists, Mr. Ratas thanked him for the opportunity to work for Estonia for four years as Prime Minister, to help improve people’s living standards and strengthen the country’s position on the international stage.
“Politics also have to make very difficult decisions when it comes to difficult situations. The politician must be prepared for that,” said the Prime Minister.
He noted that the decision to resign was made after several hours of consultations with party members.
“This decision, as I said, was made after consultation with the Estonian Party Central Board, members of the party faction and people closest to my post. There is no doubt that there could be other solutions, but only this seems the right correct, “added J. Ratas.
Rat said he was not aware of Porto Franco’s suspicious financing plans.
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