Russia plans to increase military spending by 27% next year compared to the previous year, or by 17.1 trillion rubles, despite record-high budget deficits and rising government debt. #Россия #военныерасходы #госбюджет (translated)
The EU member state Ireland proposed cutting the next multiannual budget by 140 billion euros to reach a compromise between countries demanding increased spending and those advocating for savings. #EuroopaLiit #eelarvekärped #mitmeaastaneeelarve (translated)
Every third Estonian has to save on food or medicine due to heating bills in winter, according to a study, which found that 26% of people can pay their bills without difficulty, but 5% apparently cannot pay them. #talveküte #eelarve #majandus (translated)
The head of ERR emphasized that acquiring technology is more complicated than purchasing weapons, pointing out that the ERR budget has only grown by 1.8 times, while the state budget has increased by 4.4 times in four years. #ЭстонскоеТелевидение #ФинансированиеКультуры #ERR (translated)
Cities in northeastern Estonia, including Narva-Jõesuu, doubt the effectiveness of participatory budgeting and believe that instead, the focus should be on smaller projects and supporting non-profit organizations. #kaasaveelarve #NarvaJõesuu #KirdEesti (translated)
Latvia's loan needs next year are forecasted to be 4.3 billion euros to cover previous debt obligations and the government's budget deficit. #läti #laen #riigikassa (translated)
The European Court of Auditors' annual report emphasizes that the allocation of European Union funds to the economy is clumsy, and only one-third of the current seven-year budget is directed towards the economy. #EuroopaLiit #majandus #eelarve (translated)
"There is no secret that special care is what we all have at heart. In the budget, there is actually 37.5 million set aside to conclude these agreements here. I believe we need to get this work done. I am pleased that at least the Social Democrats show a willingness to contribute ideas and make substantive proposals," said Õnne Pillak, leader of the Reform Party's parliamentary group, noting that if the coverage is available, then the coalition is also ready to reach an agreement. #riigieelarve #sotsiaaldemokraatlikErakond #erihoolekanne (translated)
"Currently, it is planned to cut approximately 40 million euros from healthcare. We are not willing to vote in favor of a budget that reduces the availability of medical care," according to Läänemets, it would be possible to find funding for all their proposals. #riigieelarve #sotsiaaldemokraatlikErakond #erihoolekanne (translated)
The Estonian Social Democrats demand changes in the state budget amounting to 100 million euros, including increasing the salaries of teachers, police officers, and firefighters, and are ready to approve the budget if the coalition supports their proposals without negotiations. #riigieelarve #sotsiaaldemokraatlikErakond #erihoolekanne (translated)
At one point, we would reach the stage where the national debt stabilizes and even starts to decrease. Of course, that will take time. Unfortunately, it is not possible to reduce such a deficit so much in one year, and even that 0.5 percent was very difficult to achieve, but that's how it is. Toomas Uibo (E200) expressed hope that the following governments will continue to reduce the budget deficit by 0.5 percent per year. #riigieelarve #debatt #Eesti (translated)
There are a whole range of costs that are not ideological, such as special care costs. We have a Supreme Court decision that indeed acknowledges that there may be a lack of money and places, but this does not in any way absolve the state of ensuring people's fundamental rights. According to Social Democrat Riina Sikkut, the Social Democrats are not engaging in political blackmail when it comes to voting on the budget. #riigieelarve #debatt #Eesti (translated)
The second supplementary budget was submitted to the parliament, where certain expenses are simply being carried over to the next year. Rails for Rail Baltic are being purchased for 28 million, but it's unknown where. Aivar Kokk, a member of the Isamaa party, noted that the current budget is a hidden budget. #riigieelarve #debatt #Eesti (translated)
In Estonia, a budget debate on finance is taking place, where members of parliament are discussing next year's state budget and responding to opposition criticism. #eelarvedebatt #EestiValitsus #parlament (translated)
The opposition submitted proposals for next year's budget, which may include an auto tax and fuel excise duty, and negotiations over these changes will take place in November. #eelarve #automaks #kütuseaktsiisi (translated)
The team, which ran out of money, ended European champion Teemu Sunineni's season prematurely due to budget problems. #TeemuSuninen #EMralli #autoralli (translated)
In his opinion article, Lauri Laatsi criticizes the increased tax burden and growing national debt of the Estonian government’s new state budget, emphasizing that despite promises of fiscal consolidation and spending cuts, the budget deficit remains, and the quality of life for people does not improve. #EestiRiigieelarve #Maksupoliitika #Riigirahandus (translated)
Interior Minister Igor Taro emphasized that the government should not cut the budget for internal security and safety, noting at the same time that the 7.3 million euros allocated for wage increases is his priority. #Eesti200 #palgatõus #sisejulgeolek (translated)
In Estonia, the interest in obtaining the qualifications of senior and master teachers has rapidly increased due to salary raises, but this puts additional pressure on school budgets and raises questions about the need for higher-level teachers in the education system. #vanemõpetaja (translated)
Seventeen countries of the European Union demanded in a joint statement that cuts to agricultural and regional subsidies be avoided in the EU's next seven-year budget, opposing Germany and other wealthier member states' desire to reduce the budget size. #EuroopaLiit #eelarvekärbe #ühtekuuluvuspoliitika (translated)
