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Electricity
November 25th - December 1st, 2024 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Speculation About 2025 Blackouts & Migration Law

In early 2025, Estonia will disconnect from BRELL and connect to the European grid, sparking speculative fears of possible widespread blackouts. Social media commentators criticize Estonia's proposed legislation to ban the use of the Russian language in residency applications, raising concerns about growing Russophobia in migration issues.

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November 2024 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Monthly: KOOS/Вместе Leader Exploits Russophobia Claims

At the World Congress of Compatriots in Moscow, KOOS/Вместе leader Oleg Ivanov threatened to form a "people's front" to defend Russian-speakers in Estonia, accusing the Estonian government of Russophobia and voter disenfranchisement. His remarks, tied to the case of imprisoned party leader Aivo Peterson, signal a push for influence in Estonia’s local elections and align with the party's broader narrative of human rights advocacy for Russians.

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Narva
November 18th - November 24th, 2024 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: No Values in Narva Coalition & Denial of Cable Sabotage 

Public debate arises over the Narva coalition between Raik and Stalnuhhin, criticized by mainstream politicians in Estonia for potential provocations and values discrepancy. Social media ridicules the idea of sabotage causing damage to fiber-optic cables, implying Western blame on Russia is unjustified and biased.

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Narva
November 11th - November 17th, 2024 by Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Narva's Dubious Coalition & Energy Policy Criticized 

Some concerns are expressed about the new political coalition in Narva, as critics fear it will promote pro-Russian views and undermine Estonian democratic values. Meanwhile, the Estonian government plans to phase out oil shale electricity production by 2035, facing criticism that it is relying on strict decisions from Brussels and causing job losses.

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