sõltumatutest
Sõltumatutest is Estonian term that refers to independent politicians—persons who run for office or sit in legislative bodies without formal affiliation to any political party. The plural genitive form sõltumatutest is used to describe a group of such independents.
In Estonia, independents participate in national and local elections and may win seats in the Riigikogu or
Independent candidates are valued for their perceived responsiveness to constituents and flexibility in coalition-building, which can
Sõltumatutest groups may arise in response to voter demand for non-partisan representation or in reaction to
See also: independent candidate, politics of Estonia, political independents.