A new tax will soon be introduced in Estonia, the contents of which are unknown to the politicians who invented it.

On Tuesday, July 23, the government led by Kristen Michal (Reform Party) took office and, in order to increase government revenues, intends to increase several taxes and, among other things, change the basic principles of taxation in Estonia. Mart Vyrklaev (left) handed over the portfolio of Finance Minister to Jürgen Ligi. Photo: Eero Vabamägi

On Tuesday, July 23, the government led by Kristen Michal (Reform Party) took office and, in order to increase government revenues, intends to increase several taxes and, among other things, change the basic principles of taxation in Estonia.

Translation: Ewa Ojrzynska

The main proponents of the tax hike were hard to find on Tuesday. The only one who answered the call was Social Democratic leader Lauri Läänemets, who will continue to serve as interior minister. He noted that details of tax changes should be clarified with the Ministry of Finance.

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