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The Center Party and Isamaa, along with independent deputies, have proposed a parliamentary motion to the European Commission and member states to initiate a comprehensive reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and repeal ETS2.

The Tallinn coalition is appointing its party members, including a previously convicted individual, to the councils of municipal companies.

The ERR rating special discusses how the rising support for the Center Party may alter its dynamics with the Fatherland Party in Estonia.

Recent polling indicates that Estonia's Center Party has increased its support significantly among non-Estonian voters, placing it closely behind the Isamaa party.

The Right-wing party in opposition critiques the coalition of Isamaa and the Centre Party in Tallinn, suggesting it fails to bring professional leadership.

Elva's mayor, Karin Abel, faces growing dissent from the nationalist party that appointed her just three months ago.

Urmas Reinsalu reports that the Reform Party recognized within 24 hours that their clandestine efforts to select a presidential candidate have failed.

The Center Party has increased its support among Estonian voters, maintaining a steady lead over the Isamaa and Social Democratic parties over the past two weeks.

The Estonian Parliament's European Union Affairs Committee (ELAK) declined to back the Isamaa party's proposal to reform the European Union's Emissions Trading System (ETS) ahead of an upcoming European Council meeting.

Kristjan Järvan, a member of the Isamaa party and a critic of the pension system, advocates for voluntary contributions to the second pension pillar while expressing concern about its implications for the state's sustainability.

The Isamaa party proposed to cancel the fuel tax increase, and the government has announced it will do so, while the Reform Party is retreating from its policies ahead of the elections.

The support percentages for Estonian political parties have not changed significantly over the week, with Isamaa maintaining its lead.

Opposition parties in Estonia are proposing bills to cancel scheduled fuel tax increases set to take effect on May 1.

Isamaa chairman Urmas Reinsalu criticizes the Reform Party's newly published political document as a sign of their political failure, labeling it a caricature of a political bankruptcy declaration.

Isamaa presented a newly completed audit assessing the impact of the Reform Party's economic policy decisions over the past three years.

The Reform Party has dismissed accusations from Isamaa regarding failure in economic policy, accusing Isamaa of only offering criticism without solutions, as election campaigns begin in Estonia.

The Isamaa party presents an audit criticizing the Reform Party's fiscal and economic policies during its governance.

Support for the Center Party, Reform Party, and Social Democratic Party in Viljandi County has dropped to around 8-10%, while Isamaa and EKRE have higher ratings, though lower than after the elections.

The Reform Party in Estonia has recently fallen from third to fifth place in the political ratings, while Isamaa and the Centre Party remain strong leaders.

Parvel Pruunsild argues that a recent criminal case against him and the Isamaa party is a pretext by the prosecution to access his personal data.

Vadim Belobrovtsev from the Center Party criticizes the transition to Estonian-language education in higher grades, which has drawn ire from coalition partners in Tallinn.

Businessman Parvel Pruunsild, acquitted of facilitating a violation of operational restrictions, intends to utilize 200,000 euros awarded by the state for legal costs to uncover violations of his rights by the prosecutor's office and the security police.

The rise in property tax in Tartu indicates disregard for the residents and enforces political ideas at the cost of people's homes.

Urmas Reinsalu, leader of the opposition party Isamaa in Estonia, advocates for Estonia to formally support the US-Israeli military mission against Iran.

Doris Raudsepp, who recently left the Reform Party and joined Isamaa, has been appointed as the deputy mayor of the Nõmme district.

In Saaremaa, the Isamaa party has submitted a motion of no confidence against a member of its coalition partner EKRE, amid political tensions surrounding local school reforms.

The support for Estonia's Reform Party has slightly decreased following an initial rise at the beginning of the year, while the leading parties, Isamaa and Keskerakond, maintain a clear advantage.

Kris Kärner, a prominent figure and former member of the Isamaa party in Estonia, faces backlash over his provocative statements, raising concerns about their impact on youth mental health.

Tõnis Saarts discusses the implications of Kris Kärner's dismissal from the Isamaa party due to his harsh rhetoric against minorities, underscoring the need for the party to clarify its stance between conservative and liberal values.

In February, the Social Democratic Party saw an increase in support, now ranking third in popularity according to Kantar Emor's survey results.

Support for the Social Democratic Party in Estonia increased in February, according to Kantar Emor's survey.

Isamaa maintains a strong lead in party ratings in Estonia, followed by Keskerakond and Reformierakond.

The expulsion of Kris Kärner from the Isamaa party's Tartu city council faction has allowed Tõnis Lukas to finally join the faction after previously refusing to associate with Kärner due to past personal conflicts.

On Wednesday, the political leaders Pillak and Seeder will discuss new proposals regarding donation limits to political parties in Estonia.

The Isamaa party's Tartu faction has expelled Kris Kärner following controversial statements made by him.

Estonia's Isamaa party leader Urmas Reinsalu stresses the need for a fundamental change in the EU's emissions trading system to enhance Europe's competitiveness.

In February, Isamaa regained its position as the most popular party in Estonia, narrowly edging out Keskerakond in public support.

Recent party ratings in Estonia show that the support for the Reform Party has plateaued, while the Isamaa and Keskerakond parties continue to lead.

The Isamaa party in Estonia is initiating consultations with opposition parties to introduce a vote of no confidence against Education and Science Minister Kristina Kallas due to recent confusion regarding education policy changes.

Mattias Jõesaar discusses the complexities of emotional value conflicts between liberal and conservative parties in Estonia and the unlikelihood of Isamaa and the Center Party aligning with EKRE.

Isamaa party leader Urmas Reinsalu suggests that rather than a campaign platform, their focus on budget deficits is a response to the current economic crisis and a signal for potential actions leading to the 2027 elections.

Isamaa unveiled a legislative traffic light today, detailing which laws they consider reasonable to reverse post-election and which policies the current government should reasonably address.

The head of the Electoral Resources Control Commission, Liisa Oviir, has sent inquiries to Isamaa, the Social Democratic Party, and the Right-Wingers regarding outstanding bills that may be considered as illegal donations, and initiated administrative proceedings.

As the presidential elections in August approach, the Riigikogu is divided over which coalition will secure enough votes, with a potential shift to an electoral college consisting of supporters from Isamaa and the Center Party.

The Reform Party has lost one seat in the Tallinn City Council as Doris Raudsepp leaves the party to join the ruling Isamaa party.

Former Pirita elder Doris Raudsepp has left the Reform Party to join Isamaa, as confirmed by the party.

The coalition partners in Tartu have differing opinions on the development of a bicycle path network, with Isamaa advocating for cyclists to use side streets while the Reform Party suggests safe movement corridors on main roads.