Narva's coalition deal collapses after last-minute councilmember reversal
A last-minute change of heart by a councilmember has upended coalition plans in Narva City Council. The proposed alliance between the Center Party and Plan B collapsed just before formal talks were due to start, leaving the existing ruling coalition with only a narrow one-vote majority.
The deal hinged on Ivan Egorov, a Respekt group member, agreeing to join Plan B. His support would have given the opposition enough votes to form a new coalition. But Egorov reversed his decision at the final moment, derailing the agreement.
Urbo Vaarmann, who had negotiated the deal with Egorov, later called the outcome embarrassing. Jaan Toots, deputy chair of the Center Party, described the episode as a harsh lesson in political unpredictability. Meanwhile, Respekt group deputy chair Jana Kondrašova suggested Egorov's inexperience as a new councilmember may have played a role.
Egorov himself avoided direct comment, framing the situation as a breakdown in communication. He confirmed he would continue working under Narva mayor Katri Raik's leadership.
The failed coalition attempt leaves the current administration in place, though its grip on power remains fragile. With just a single-vote majority, the ruling coalition will need to navigate future decisions carefully. The episode also highlights the challenges of securing stable alliances in local politics.
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