INTERVIEW ⟩ Margus Tsakhkna: the economy is growing, but the war requires the state to spend more

The government has begun discussing the state budget for 2025. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said in a video interview that security is a heavy burden on the state budget, and although the economic forecast is quite positive, cuts cannot be avoided. Margus Tsahkna. Photo: Eero Vabamägi Mai-Brit Jurman Madis Veltman, Cameraman August 27, 2024, 14:25

The government has begun discussing the state budget for 2025. Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna (Eesti 200) said in a video interview that security is a heavy burden on the state budget, and although the economic forecast is quite positive, cuts cannot be avoided.

Translation: Pavel Sobolev

– What is the government's mood?

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