Estonians re-elect their government

Prime Minister Andrus Ansip's centre-right coalition may become the first Estonian government since the country's independence in 1991 to serve a second term. According to the preliminary results of the 6 March elections, Mr Ansip's Reform Party won 28.6% of the vote (33 seats) while his coalition partner, Pro Patria/Res Publica Union, received 20.5% of the vote (23 seats). The combined 56 seats would constitute a solid majority in the 101-seat Riigikogu, Estonia's Parliament.