New Narva Mayor Jaan Toots: 'It's Considerably Easier to Keep People Together When Exercising Power'

Narva's city council has elected Jaan Toots as its new mayor, ousting Katri Raik in a move that signals a potential shift towards stability in the politically turbulent Estonian border city. Toots, a member of the Center Party, previously held the mayoral office for approximately a year.

His election comes after a period of significant political upheaval in Narva. Toots expressed his hope that his leadership will usher in an era of calm for the city, which has experienced considerable turbulence. He emphasized that fostering unity among the populace is more manageable when one is in a position of authority.

Toots, who has also been active in leading Center Party members in Tartu, now faces the challenge of consolidating power and governing Narva effectively. His return to the helm suggests a desire among some council members for a familiar, albeit previously brief, leadership to navigate the city's complex political landscape.

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When exercising power, it is considerably easier to keep people together.