Neither Meri , who oversaw Estonia 's first steps into statehood after the collapse of the Soviet Union , nor his arch-rival , former communist Arnold Ruutel , have secured the 68 votes necessary from the 101-member parliament .
<response> Neither <person>Meri</person> , who oversaw <location>Estonia</location> 's first steps into statehood after the collapse of the <location>Soviet Union</location> , nor his arch-rival , former communist <person>Arnold Ruutel</person> , have secured the 68 votes necessary from the 101-member parliament . </response>