In Estonia, Minister of the Interior Taro has dismissed the justice ministry's proposal to revise the country's drug policy, which was crafted by Justice Minister Liisa Pakosta. The proposal aimed to increase the threshold for considering drug use as a criminal offense, raising the limit from the current ten doses to thirty. According to Pakosta, the Ministry of the Interior misinterpreted the draft proposal for amending the penal code, which would significantly change how drug use is penalized in the country.

Pakosta argued that the existing laws, which impose a minimum one-year prison sentence for even small quantities of drugs, discourage individuals struggling with addiction from seeking help. The current law categorizes even half a day's dose as a criminal act, leading to severe penalties for people who are often in need of support rather than punishment. The proposed adjustment aimed to address the discrepancy between the amount of drug found and the harsh legal consequences that follow.

With Taro's rejection of the proposal, the future of drug policy reform in Estonia remains uncertain. This decision could affect various stakeholders, including health professionals advocating for a more lenient approach to drug use, as well as families and individuals affected by the current strict penal system. The implications of maintaining the status quo could hinder efforts to encourage rehabilitation and support for those facing drug addiction in Estonia.