The Estonian government is
considering a plan to reduce spending by 10% across all
ministries. Prime Minister Kristen Michal stated this during an
interview on Estonian television. Michal emphasized that only
certain key ministries, such as Defense and the Interior, and
specific departments dependent on the country's economic growth,
will be exempt from the cuts.
She mentioned that the government will announce next year's
budget plan details on August 27, highlighting that it will
entail "a program of real austerity." The spending cuts and tax
increases are deemed necessary due to the deteriorating economic
situation and increased defense spending.
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