The Riigikogu has taken disciplinary action against an advisor who had worked for over 30 years due to alleged misconduct related to gambling legislation. The advisor is accused of failing to provide timely notification about significant errors during the legislative process and later issuing comments to the media that were said to damage the reputation of both the Riigikogu and its secretariat. The formal dismissal notice, signed by Antero Habicht, the director of the Riigikogu secretariat, outlines the grounds for the action under the relevant administrative laws.

In the disciplinary document, which is five pages long, the specifics of the charges and the dismissal process are detailed, culminating in the decision to terminate the advisor's employment for serious breaches of duty. The notice specifies the legal basis for the decision and indicates the official's last working day as March 18. Although the advisor's name is not disclosed due to her non-public status, she has been mentioned in various related articles.

This situation underscores the sensitivity around communication between government officials and the media, particularly in matters of legislation that can have significant public implications. The ensuing fallout from this dismissal may lead to focused discussions on the accountability of public officials, their roles in legislative processes, and the importance of maintaining a clear and factual dialogue with the media to avoid reputational damage to important government institutions.