In a crucial vote, the Lääne-Nigula municipal council appointed Sven Köster as its new chairman, following a previous unsuccessful attempt in December. This decision was reached with 13 votes in favor, indicating strong coalition support that prevented the council from dissolving. Köster, who had run as a Social Democrat, has been affiliated with the Reform Party since 2021, which adds an interesting dynamic to the coalition's composition.

The coalition, consisting of the Conservative People's Party (EKRE), the 'Our People' electoral alliance, and the Social Democrats, holds a majority with 13 of the 25 council seats. This was a significant outcome, especially after the last election led to a surprising win for the Isamaa party with 12 seats, which subsequently emerged as the opposition. The establishment of a coalition with such numbers reflects a careful political strategy to maintain stability in local governance amidst an evolving political landscape.

The new coalition agreement designates the chairmanship role to the Social Democrats, a commitment that has now been fulfilled with Köster’s election. Previously, a different Social Democrat candidate faced failure in December when the coalition couldn't garner enough votes, resulting in Isamaa's Mikk Lõhmus taking the position. The subsequent reconstitution of the leadership showcases the ongoing shifts within local party alignments and the implications for future governance in Lääne-Nigula.