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April 1st - April 7th, 2024 | Week 31 | Month 8

Estonia Weekly: Economic decline and price increases

This week, most of the posts focused on the economy and taxes saying that the continuous economic decline and price increases are caused by the growing tax prices and new taxes, as well as the politician's incompetency with knowing how to help the economy that is in crisis.

by Olevs Nikers

Main narratives:

  • Allegations of aggressive military tactics by Ukraine in civilian areas.
  • NATO’s border exercises are viewed as provocative amidst claims of peace intentions.
  • The eastward expansion of NATO is linked to rising regional tensions.
  • Estonia’s economic policies are forecasted to worsen family financial stability.
  • Anticipated tax increases in Estonia are predicted to deepen economic difficulties.
  • Concerns over Estonian politicians’ effectiveness in managing economic issues.

Overview:

This week, most of the posts focused on the economy and taxes saying that the continuous economic decline and price increases are caused by the growing tax prices and new taxes, as well as the politician’s incompetency with knowing how to help the economy that is in crisis.  There were also posts about the war in Ukraine, with official channels blaming Ukraine and NATO and saying that Ukraine is targeting civilian areas and hunting down aid parties, while NATO is conducting military drills on Russia’s border and planning strikes against Russia, while claiming they have no intention to go to war with Russia.  They also claimed that the reason for high tensions was the expansion of NATO to the east and the growth of the exclusion zone.

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