The Estonian Riigikogu recently voted against a motion of distrust aimed at Education and Science Minister Kristina Kallas. The motion, initiated by members of Isamaa, the Centre Party, EKRE, and independent members, highlighted concerns over Kallas' ambitious approach to implementing multiple educational reforms simultaneously. Vadim Belobrovtsev, a representative of the initiators, criticized the pace and scope of the reforms for leading to management challenges within the ministry and a decline in the quality of education processes.

Belobrovtsev pointed out that the ministry's attempts to raise the school attendance age to 18 were hastily executed, urging that necessary practical solutions were not fully thought through. He referenced a statement from the Estonian Association of School Leaders, emphasizing their concern that important educational conditions, such as those for completing basic school, were only released on Christmas Day, causing confusion and unrest among school leaders. This situation demonstrates a disconnect between the ministry's reform initiatives and the realities faced by educational institutions.

Despite the criticism, the failure of the motion against Kallas indicates a level of political support within the Riigikogu for her continued leadership amidst educational challenges. The outcome suggests that while there are significant concerns regarding the handling of reforms, there remains a commitment to working within the existing political structure to address the issues, rather than seeking drastic governmental changes that could lead to instability in the education sector.