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March 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Monthly: Citizenship Reform and Church Bill Fuel Pro-Kremlin Narratives

Two landmark decisions by the Estonian Parliament in March - restricting local voting rights to EU citizens and severing church ties with Moscow - sparked a wave of reaction on Russian-language social media. Kremlin-aligned voices praised opposition figures who rejected the bills, particularly EKRE’s Varro Vooglaid, whose criticism of the church bill was widely amplified. His conservative rhetoric resonated with pro-Kremlin narratives, potentially drawing Russian-speaking voters toward Estonia’s far-right and opening new channels for influence campaigns.

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NATO
March 17th - March 23rd, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Speculations on National Defence Issues

Estonia's renewed coalition plans to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2026, sparking social media criticism of socio-economic conditions, potential taxes, state loans, and pension freezes. The Estonian President claimed over 50% of ethnic Russian residents are ready to defend Estonia against military threats, despite pro-Kremlin narratives being reacted to aggressively.

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Tallinn
March 10th - March 16th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Concerns about Domestic and Foreign Instability

Estonians are concerned about a phone call between Trump and Putin, citing potential concessions in favour of Russia and comparing it to the 1938 Munich Agreement. Meanwhile, pro-Kremlin commentators questioned the ability of Estonian politicians to govern the country amid external security threats and economic challenges, as Estonia's ruling coalition collapsed over tax policy disagreements, causing political turmoil.

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Defence
March 3rd - March 9th, 2025 by Dmitri Teperik and Artur Aukon

Estonia Weekly: Pro-Kremlin Commentators Condemn 'ReArm Europe' Initiative

Pro-Kremlin commentators criticize EU "ReArm Europe" initiative, arguing it could prolong Ukraine's war and undermine US peace efforts. International Women's Day (8 March) triggered some ideological debates about Soviet occupation legacy and pro-Kremlin sentiments.

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