Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur resigned after a scandal where the country's defense investments center paid an Indian company a 60 million advance, receiving in return necessary ammunition for Ukraine. (translated)
The resignation of Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur is urgently necessary to restore public trust in the management of the defense sector, as his tenure has seen serious problems that have undermined the credibility of the Reform Party. (translated)
Representatives of parties in Estonia believe that Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur should resign, as the scandal over the funding of the defense sector has created distrust and requires political accountability, although Prime Minister Kristen Michal does not consider Pevkur's personal guilt to be established. (translated)
The extraordinary situation in Estonia requires extraordinary elections to ensure political unity and activity in the defense sector, especially against the backdrop of Russia's increasing aggression. (translated)
Siim Kallas, a well-known Estonian politician and European Union official, passed away in 2026, leaving behind an important legacy and a memory as an inspiring speaker and statesman, whose life will be reflected in books and school textbooks. (translated)
The circles of Estonia's foreign and security policy are in a difficult situation due to a survey sent by the US Department of Defense regarding allies' defense and industrial policy, leading to discussions about whether this is a routine technical step or a concerning pressure tactic, as reflected by the differing views of Pevkur and Mihkelson on Estonia's policy towards the US. (translated)
Ülle Madise, the chancellor of justice and a potential presidential candidate, has received the support of the Senate, but additional support is still necessary for her to be elected, and she plans to meet with all factions of the Riigikogu to discuss her candidacy's suitability, despite the fact that in the first round, likely against Tiit Land, she may not be elected. (translated)
The article discusses whether the Estonian presidential elections are turning into a backroom personnel issue, where significant decisions are made behind the public campaign, while highlighting that this deepens concerning questions about the cooperation of state agencies and politicians' transparency, for example, regarding international prisoners and migration pressure. (translated)
Riina Solman points out that despite the approaching presidential elections and the society's uncertainty, there are no solid candidates, and only the Isamaa party is actively contemplating during the summer. (translated)
Viimased avaliku arvamuse küsitlused näitavad, et Reformierakonna toetus on järsult langenud, koalitsioonierakondi toetab vaid 13,5% vastajatest, samas kui Eesti 200 toetus jääb alla kahe protsendi, mis sunnib nende juhte kaaluma erakonna reorganiseerimist või teiste poliitiliste jõududega liitumist, ehkki peaminister Kristen Michal kinnitab koalitsiooni tervist, mis aga ei peegelda rahva arvamust ega energiapoliitiliste kavade tõhusust. #EestiPoliitika #Reformierakond #Eesti200
