Two conservative minor parties in Estonia, the Estonian Nationalists and Conservatives (ERK) and the Estonian Freedom Party - Farmers' Assembly (EVP-PL), are set to merge. This decision was made during ERK's extraordinary general assembly held on Thursday, where participants unanimously voted in favor of the merger. Following the completion of necessary registrations, the newly formed party will hold a joint general assembly where organizational leaders including the party chairman, deputy chairs, and members of the board and court will be elected, alongside discussions regarding potential rebranding and program updates.

Currently, ERK has 509 members while EVP-PL has 553, meaning the new entity could total approximately 1,064 members, potentially enhancing its influence within Estonia's political landscape. The merger follows after a notable internal conflict within the Conservative People's Party of Estonia (EKRE) that led to the establishment of ERK in 2024, driven by the expulsion of several prominent members such as Henn Põlluaas and Jaak Valge, as well as later resignations from other party figures like Jaak Madison and Ants Frosch.

The merger of these two parties is significant as it may strengthen the conservative political presence in Estonia, which has faced challenges from more established parties. The collaboration could reshape the ideological landscape, particularly in light of the internal challenges that ERK emerged from. It suggests a strategic move to unify conservative voices to enhance their political impact amidst shifting voter dynamics in the country.