In Estonia, opposition parties are calling for the government to provide compensation to consumers facing high electricity prices. They argue that the government has a responsibility to support its citizens, drawing examples from neighboring countries like Lithuania and Finland, which have implemented measures to assist their populations during such economic challenges. The opposition's stance is driven by a belief that the government should act promptly to address the financial burden on consumers, especially given the additional revenue the state has received from increased taxes.

Key political figures, including Mihhail Kõlvart from the Center Party and Urmas Reinsalu from the Isamaa party, have voiced their concerns that the government is not doing enough to alleviate the situation for consumers. They suggest that since the government is benefiting financially from the recent tax hikes, it would be reasonable to return some of that money back to the citizens impacted by rising electricity costs. Additionally, the Social Democrats propose that local governments could play a role in compensating vulnerable groups affected by high electricity prices.

The government's lack of action has been highlighted amid calls for a national strategy to expedite developments in renewable energy projects, which would ultimately provide consumers with cheaper electricity. The pressing question remains whether the government will heed the opposition's call for intervention or continue to downplay the significance of the rising costs of electricity in the country.