Mari-Liis Jakobson: If political leadership fails, the blame can be shifted
Mari-Liis Jakobson discusses the political dynamics surrounding Estonia's public transport reform, particularly pointing out how blame can be shifted among leaders.
KUKU ⟩ Michal on bus fare: These matters are for politicians, not officials to decide
Prime Minister Kristen Michal has stated that the decision regarding bus fares for children and pensioners should rest with politicians rather than bureaucrats, amid discussions of increased fares initiated by ministry officials in Estonia.
Michal excluded asking pensioners and children for fare on county lines
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced that pensioners and children will not be charged fare on county bus lines, emphasizing it as a fundamental issue whether officials or politicians prevail on the matter.
Michal: Estonia supports Ukraine with 11 million euros in military aid
Estonia has pledged 11 million euros in military aid to Ukraine to support air defense, announced Prime Minister Kristen Michal during a visit by Northern and Baltic leaders to Kyiv.
On the Anniversary of the War in Kyiv: Kristen Michal Leads the Visit of Northern and Baltic Leaders
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal is visiting Ukraine to mark the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression.
Läänemets and Reinsalu criticized the Prime Minister's annual speech
Läänemets and Reinsalu criticized Prime Minister Kristen Michal's annual address for focusing too much on division and fear-mongering.
Kristen Michal: European democracies do not allow themselves to be turned into pawns and dictatorships
The Estonian Prime Minister delivered a traditional speech at the annual Republic of Estonia celebration at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu.
Kristen Michal: It is time to confront value conflicts
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasizes the importance of navigating value conflicts and urges for a future-oriented approach in his speech.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal: Estonia must be an aggressively future-oriented country
Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasized the importance of defending and developing a free Estonia during her speech at the Republic of Estonia's concert event.
LIVE: Tartu residents celebrate the Republic's anniversary at ERM, includes speech by the Prime Minister
Many notable residents of Tartu will gather at ERM on February 22 to celebrate the 108th anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, with speeches from key figures including Prime Minister Kristen Michal.
Michal: municipalities where wind farms will be built will receive a million-euro prize
Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced a new incentive program to award municipalities that allow the construction of wind farms.
GOVERNMENT PRESS CONFERENCE: Prime Minister and four ministers attending
The government press conference will feature Prime Minister Kristen Michal and four other ministers from Estonia.
Live at 12: Government press conference with Michal and four ministers
A government press conference featuring Prime Minister Kristen Michal and four ministers is set to take place at noon.
Live at 12: Government press conference with Michal, Kallas, Taro, Pevkur
A government press conference featuring several ministers from Estonia is scheduled for noon today.
Did the president suggest to the prime minister to replace the foreign minister?
A claim circulating in the Estonian parliament suggests that President Alar Karis advised Prime Minister Kristen Michal to replace Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna.
Did Karis suggest to Michal to replace the foreign minister?
Estonian President Alar Karis reportedly hinted at a potential replacement for foreign minister Margus Tsahkna during a meeting with Prime Minister Kristen Michal, although both parties have not confirmed this claim.
LIVE: In the Riigikogu information hour Michal, Kallas, and Purga
The Riigikogu information hour features Prime Minister Kristen Michal and ministers Kristina Kallas and Heidy Purga responding to questions from deputies.
Live at 12: Riigikogu Information Hour with Michal, Kallas, and Purga
The Riigikogu Information Hour features Prime Minister Kristen Michal and ministers Kristina Kallas and Heidy Purga addressing MPs' questions on various pressing issues.
Survey: The vast majority is still not satisfied with the Prime Minister's work
A majority of Estonian citizens remain dissatisfied with Prime Minister Kristen Michal's performance, according to a monthly survey conducted by the Institute of Social Sciences and Norstat Estonia.
POSTIMEES IN MUNICH ⟩ Michal: The actions of Russia and the USA have created the seed of European self-awareness
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal expressed that the military actions of Russia and economic strategies of the USA have sparked a sense of self-awareness in Europe at the Munich Security Conference.
INTERVIEW ⟩ Michal on his relationship with the president: we may have different approaches and backgrounds, but it makes us stronger
Prime Minister Kristen Michal met with President Alar Karis today before heading to Brussels for an informal summit of European leaders.
Kallas Becomes Prime Minister for Two Hours
Education and Science Minister Kristina Kallas temporarily takes over as Prime Minister of Estonia from Kristen Michal for a two-hour period during a European Council meeting.
Live at 3 PM: Michal and three ministers respond to inquiries in the Riigikogu
The Estonian Riigikogu is set to witness responses from Prime Minister Kristen Michal and three ministers to queries regarding key issues facing the country, including rising absolute poverty and energy policy impacts.
Work of border crossing points with Russia in Estonia
Estonia will continue to keep its border crossing points with Russia open for 12 hours a day, but details on resources for effective border control are still unclear amid irrational behavior from Russian border officials.
Estonia to close night traffic at Luhamaa and Koidula border from February 24 for three months
Estonia will temporarily close the Luhamaa and Koidula border checkpoints to night traffic starting February 24, due to increasing tensions and irrational behavior from Russia.
Michal: Karis's Statements Contradict Estonia's Fundamental Values
Kristen Michal, the Prime Minister and leader of the Reform Party, stated that President Alar Karis's recent comments advocating for EU mediation in negotiations with Russia are against Estonia's core values.
Kristen Michal: the president's words were unsuccessful, it's sad that I have to comment on them
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that Estonia's foreign policy remains unchanged and continues to oppose concessions to Russia, in response to President Alar Karis's statements.
Government press conference to be held by Michal, Kallas, Keldo, and Pakosta
The government press conference will feature Prime Minister Kristen Michal, Education and Science Minister Kristina Kallas, Economic and Communications Minister Erkki Keldo, and Justice and Digital Minister Liisa Pakosta, starting at noon and streamed live by Postimees.
Live at 12: government press conference with Michal, Kallas, Keldo, Pakosta
Today at a government press conference, Prime Minister Kristen Michal and several ministers including Kristina Kallas, Erkki Keldo, and Liisa Pakosta will participate starting at noon, which can be watched live on ERR's portal.
Michal: the goal is to pressure the Latvians to fulfill their part of the Rail Baltica project
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasized the need to pressure Latvia to complete its obligations for the Rail Baltica project on time and at the agreed capacity.
Kristen Michal: The Right-wing will not be forgiven for taking money from pensioners
Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated there is no need to worry about people giving a mandate to dismantle the pension system during elections, particularly regarding proposals to dismantle the second pension pillar and promises from the Right-wing to take money from pensioners.