Estonia ousts third far-right minister in 6 months

The Estonian government fired Minister of Rural Affairs Mart Jarvik, Prime Minister Juri Ratas said on Monday, making Jarvik the third minister to be relieved in just six months from far-right party EKRE.

EKRE had previously threatened to leave the coalition if Jarvik was fired, but Ratas said all three coalition parties had agreed to continue in government.

"All coalition partners want to continue in this difficult situation," Ratas said.