Monika Haukanõmm, a figure in the local government, asserts that while the Tallinn hospital project is facing delays, it is not being canceled outright. She emphasizes the realistic approach taken by the city leadership, which has decided to halt unnecessary spending by taxpayers until the sources of funding are clearly identified. This statement comes in light of criticisms from the Social Democratic Party (SDE) regarding the decision to pause activities tied to the hospital project.

The Estonian government is currently not providing support for the Tallinn hospital and is trying to lock in the list of EU funding projects for 2028-2034, which would exclude the Tallinn hospital. Consequently, Haukanõmm notes that without confirmed funding sources, financing for the hospital will not be feasible until at least 2035. She argues that it would be irresponsible to incur costs for the citizens of Tallinn that do not advance the hospital's completion.

Moreover, Haukanõmm points to a costly election campaign from the Social Democrats, implying that their prior decisions to commit such significant funds were misguided given the current financial constraints. The current city leadership's decision to pull back from these previously authorized expenditures highlights a shift in priorities as they navigate the challenges of urban healthcare funding amidst political competitiveness.