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Kristen Michal responds to Malluk's controversial database: when the debate is important, we must thank those who initiated it

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal defends the controversial database of convicted sex offenders, emphasizing its role in ensuring public safety and protecting children.

Mar 21 β€’ 07:30 UTC
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Does Taavi RΓ΅ivas have a new companion? Former Prime Minister spotted with a mysterious woman in Muhu

Former Estonian Prime Minister Taavi RΓ΅ivas has attracted media attention after being seen with a mysterious woman following the announcement of his separation from his wife.

Mar 19 β€’ 07:13 UTC
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HUMOROUS VIDEO: Prime Minister Kristen Michal's witty birthday greeting to Heidy Purga raises questions: Is the state short on money?

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal gave a humorous birthday greeting to journalist and politician Heidy Purga, leading to speculation about the state’s financial situation.

Mar 18 β€’ 12:00 UTC
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Michal: The election of Karis as president will not be under the Reform Party

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated that the Reform Party will not be behind the re-election of Alar Karis as president, clarifying that no candidate proposals have been made to the Social Democratic Party.

Mar 17 β€’ 21:12 UTC
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NARENDRA MODI ⟩ Message from the Prime Minister of India to Estonian readers: Come develop and take the world forward

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi encourages global collaboration and development in a message to Estonian readers.

Mar 16 β€’ 12:29 UTC
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The EU must unite against Trump, Kallas declares

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas emphasized the need for the EU to present a united front against perceived threats from the United States, particularly under Trump's administration.

Mar 13 β€’ 09:05 UTC
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The fuel excise tax increase planned for May has been canceled

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced the cancellation of the planned fuel excise tax increase during a government press conference.

Mar 12 β€’ 10:17 UTC
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GOVERNMENT PRESS CONFERENCE ⟩ Five ministers will participate in the government press conference

The Estonian government press conference will feature Prime Minister Kristen Michal and four other ministers, scheduled for Thursday at noon.

Mar 12 β€’ 08:54 UTC
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Live at 12: Government press conference with Michal and four ministers

A press conference featuring Prime Minister Kristen Michal and four ministers will be held live at noon on ERR.

Mar 12 β€’ 05:55 UTC
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Pakosta does not support imposing restrictions after the president's term ends

Estonian Justice and Digital Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta proposes that the government not support a bill that would impose a two-year work restriction on the prime minister and president after their terms end.

Mar 11 β€’ 20:18 UTC
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Kolvart: it is not normal that we have to talk about tax changes every time there is a crisis

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced that the government is postponing planned fuel and electricity excise tax increases amid discussions on the impact of Middle Eastern events on the energy market.

Mar 11 β€’ 16:33 UTC
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Briefing in the Riigikogu with Michal, Pakosta, and Ligi

The Riigikogu briefing will be attended by Prime Minister Kristen Michal and two ministers who will address various policy and crisis-related questions.

Mar 11 β€’ 08:34 UTC
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Kaljulaid considers Michal's criticism of MAGA a mistake

Estonian MP Raimond Kaljulaid criticizes Prime Minister Kaja Kallas for her stand against the MAGA ideology, calling it a significant foreign policy error.

Mar 11 β€’ 05:43 UTC
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Survey: the majority are still not satisfied with the Prime Minister's work

Most Estonian citizens remain dissatisfied with the work of Prime Minister Kristen Michal, according to a monthly survey by the Institute of Social Research and polling company Norstat Eesti.

Mar 11 β€’ 04:05 UTC
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Michal: In the future, a better life is possible than today

Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasizes the potential of artificial intelligence to enhance Estonia's competitiveness and drive future prosperity.

Mar 10 β€’ 19:37 UTC
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According to Michal, Estonia is an ally of the US, but not in MAGA ideology

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal affirmed that while Estonia is a strong ally of the United States, the Reform Party-led government does not adhere to the MAGA ideology associated with former President Trump.

Mar 10 β€’ 15:08 UTC
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Karis and Michal to hold a joint press conference

Estonian President Alar Karis has called a regular meeting of the National Defense Council, focusing on Estonia's defense industry policy, followed by a joint press conference with the Prime Minister.

Mar 9 β€’ 11:30 UTC
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Live at 14:30: press conference of the president and the prime minister

President Alar Karis and Prime Minister Kristen Michal will hold a press conference to discuss Estonia's defense industry policy.

Mar 9 β€’ 05:07 UTC
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Parts: we need a fundamental shift in energy management

Former Prime Minister Juhan Parts argues for a significant shift in energy policy, suggesting it is possible to correct the current government's mistakes with support from coalition parties.

Mar 8 β€’ 16:45 UTC
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Prime Minister: About 100 Lithuanian citizens are planned to be returned by evacuation flight from Dubai

The Lithuanian government plans to return around 100 citizens and groups of Latvian and Estonian citizens through an evacuation flight from Dubai.

Mar 5 β€’ 16:27 UTC
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GOVERNMENT PRESS CONFERENCE: Michal, Kallas, Purga, and Tsahkna will participate

The Estonian government will hold a press conference featuring Prime Minister Kristen Michal and several ministers on Thursday.

Mar 5 β€’ 09:54 UTC
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The Danish Prime Minister's Temptation to Benefit from Trump

Estonian commentator Erkki Bahovski discusses how Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's plan to gain domestic political advantage from her opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump could succeed but also carries risks.

Mar 4 β€’ 13:30 UTC
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The Prime Minister gave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs a mandate to take all necessary steps to bring Estonians home

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal has mandated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to ensure the safe return of Estonian citizens from the Middle East amid security concerns.

Mar 2 β€’ 17:18 UTC
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Terras on Public Transport: More Money or Fewer Lines

The Estonian Prime Minister assures that children and pensioners will not be charged for bus rides, amid discussions on whether to increase state funding or reduce bus lines, primarily affecting rural areas.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:09 UTC
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Mixed messages about public transport ticket fees indicate elections are coming

The plan to end free travel for children and pensioners on regional lines has sparked outrage and confusion, particularly as conflicting statements from the Prime Minister shift responsibility to officials.

Feb 26 β€’ 15:51 UTC
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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.

Feb 26 β€’ 05:35 UTC
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Survey: the most popular prime minister candidate is Urmas Reinsalu

A recent survey reveals that Urmas Reinsalu is the preferred candidate for Prime Minister among 26% of Estonian citizens, closely followed by Mihhail KΓ΅lvart at 25% and Martin Helme at 16%.

Feb 26 β€’ 04:28 UTC
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Kallas: new wind farms may not lower electricity prices

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas questions whether the establishment of new wind farms will effectively reduce electricity prices without the integration of substantial storage solutions.

Feb 25 β€’ 08:29 UTC
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VIDEO: Siim and Kristi Kallas: The presidential office is not an easy one

Former Estonian Prime Minister Siim Kallas and his wife Kristi Kallas commented on the challenges of the presidential office during the Republic Day reception.

Feb 24 β€’ 21:15 UTC
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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.

Feb 24 β€’ 06:41 UTC
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URMAS REINSALU: The Prime Minister made hidden accusations against the Estonian people in his speech

The Estonian Prime Minister's speech lacked a substantial and realistic analysis of the country's situation, as critiqued by Urmas Reinsalu.

Feb 23 β€’ 08:55 UTC
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LÀÀnemets and Reinsalu criticized the Prime Minister's annual speech

LÀÀnemets and Reinsalu criticized Prime Minister Kristen Michal's annual address for focusing too much on division and fear-mongering.

Feb 23 β€’ 04:39 UTC
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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.

Feb 22 β€’ 18:34 UTC
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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.

Feb 22 β€’ 16:42 UTC
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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.

Feb 22 β€’ 16:32 UTC
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AK FOCUS: Mart Laar: There are no right or wrong memory places

Historian and former Prime Minister Mart Laar asserts that there are no right or wrong places of memory, emphasizing the importance of their remembrance by people.

Feb 21 β€’ 08:46 UTC
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Kallas Compiled a List of Demands Required from Russia

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has outlined a list of essential demands that the EU should present to Russia as conditions for a peace agreement.

Feb 20 β€’ 08:04 UTC
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At 22:00 'In the First Studio' Lauri LÀÀnemets

Lauri LÀÀnemets discusses potential outcomes for the Estonian presidential elections and the future of the current Prime Minister in a broadcast at 22:00.

Feb 19 β€’ 14:07 UTC
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National & Local

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.

Feb 19 β€’ 06:16 UTC
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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.

Feb 18 β€’ 14:15 UTC
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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.

Feb 18 β€’ 13:18 UTC
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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.

Feb 18 β€’ 10:05 UTC
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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.

Feb 18 β€’ 07:17 UTC
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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.

Feb 18 β€’ 04:00 UTC
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CLICK ⟩ Sanna Marin poses for a cheerful photo with Marko Mihkelson

Marko Mihkelson, the chairman of the Estonian Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, shares a cheerful photo with former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin on social media.

Feb 16 β€’ 17:30 UTC
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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.

Feb 16 β€’ 06:52 UTC
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Kallas intends to present a list of concessions required from Russia to the EU

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas plans to propose a list of concessions that the EU should demand from Russia as part of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.

Feb 11 β€’ 07:37 UTC
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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.

Feb 9 β€’ 09:51 UTC
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Karisa's Statements on Talks with Russia are Inconsistent with Estonia's Core Values, Says Prime Minister

Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas stated that President Alar Karis's call for EU sanctions against Russia and the suggestion that Ukraine might surrender part of its territory for peace are not aligned with Estonia's fundamental values.

Feb 5 β€’ 15:56 UTC
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Europe is looking for its "Witkoff". Macron has sent his own advance party to Putin

Both Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silina and Estonian President Alar Karis emphasized the need for Europe to appoint a special representative to facilitate dialogue with Russia amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine.

Feb 5 β€’ 13:56 UTC

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