Estonia and the EU

Latest business news about Estonia and the European Union.

Merkel to meet Danish, Dutch, Estonian leaders on euro — 10 February 2012, 15:16 CET

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will hold talks with her Danish, Dutch and Estonian counterparts on Monday to discuss the euro crisis ahead of a European Union summit in March, her spokesman said.

Brussels presses Baltic states on rail plan — 13 January 2012, 16:43 CET

European Union transport commissioner Siim Kallas on Friday urged the Baltic states to press ahead with a planned a high-speed railway that will boost their links with the rest of the 27-nation bloc.

Estonian central bank slashes 2012 growth forecast to 1.9% — 14 December 2011, 12:09 CET

The central bank of eurozone newcomer Estonia slashed its economic growth forecast for 2012 on Wednesday by more than half to 1.9 per cent, citing the impact of the debt crisis.

EU members must commit to balanced budgets: Estonia — 24 November 2011, 11:11 CET

Eurozone newcomer Estonia urged fellow members on Thursday to commit themselves to balanced budgets, and welcomed EU proposals to increase surveillance of national economies.

Euro not at fault, members to blame: Estonian president — 16 November 2011, 14:33 CET

The president of eurozone newcomer Estonia condemned the "fiscal irresponsibility" of single currency countries on Wednesday, saying the euro itself was not to blame for their debt crisis.

Estonia tops EU addicts, overdose death lists: watchdog — 15 November 2011, 17:20 CET

European Union minnow Estonia has the highest proportion of injecting drug addicts and overdose deaths in the 27-nation bloc, a national watchdog body said Tuesday.

Football: Estonian MPs move to promote the game — 27 October 2011, 18:40 CET

As minnows Estonia brace for their crunch Euro 2012 playoff against Ireland, the biggest match in their history, lawmakers on Thursday created a special group to boost football in the small Baltic nation.

Eurozone newcomer Estonia urges more action on crisis — 18 October 2011, 15:37 CET

EU efforts to end the debt crisis will not last unless more is done to bring down economic barriers and harmonise policy, the prime minister of eurozone newcomer Estonia warned in a letter released Tuesday.

Estonians sceptical about euro's benefits: poll — 13 October 2011, 15:58 CET

Estonia's eurozone entry has done the currency bloc's newest member state more harm than good, 31 percent of respondents said in a poll released Thursday.

Estonia approves eurozone rescue fund boost — 29 September 2011, 22:42 CET

Estonia on Thursday became the latest eurozone member to approve taking part in the EU's European Financial Stability Facility, as lawmakers voted 59-18 in favour despite vocal opposition.

Estonian lawmakers locked in debate over EU fund — 29 September 2011, 16:42 CET

Estonia's parliament will have to approve individual payouts to countries from the EU's European Financial Stability Facility, under a new draft put before lawmakers Thursday.

Estonia's central bank chief urges action to calm markets — 28 September 2011, 13:32 CET

Eurozone governments must take rapid, clear action to calm markets as the currency bloc struggles with the spillover from its debt crisis, Estonia's central bank chief said Wednesday.

Estonia's ombudsman questions EU bailout facility — 26 September 2011, 22:11 CET

Estonia's chancellor of justice, or ombudsman on Monday said that draft legislation on Estonia's joining the EU's European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) rescue fund could be unconstitutional.

Russian military might worries region: Estonian general — 23 September 2011, 22:53 CET

A rise in Russia's military operations in the Baltic Sea region is cause for concern among Baltic states Finland, Sweden and Poland, Estonia's military chief said.

Debt default cannot always be avoided: Estonian minister — 09 September 2011, 11:38 CET

In a market economy, a default on debt repayments cannot always be avoided, Estonian Economy Minister Juhan Parts said in a newspaper interview on Friday.

Sixteen per cent of Estonian teens go to bed hungry: study — 02 September 2011, 23:56 CET

Estonia's deep 2009 recession saw the number of school-aged teenagers in the tiny EU Baltic state going to bed hungry shoot up to 16 per cent in 2010, according to fresh data released Friday.

Estonia sees surge in African illegal migrants — 24 August 2011, 20:17 CET

The Baltic EU state of Estonia has seen a surge of illegal migrants from African states attempting to enter the Schengen visa-free zone via neighbouring Russia in recent months, officials said.

China train maker signs deal with Estonia: report — 24 August 2011, 10:56 CET

A Chinese train manufacturer has agreed to sell railway equipment to Estonia, marking China's first such sale in the European Union, state media reported Wednesday.

UN, EU appeal for release of Estonians in Lebanon — 23 May 2011, 11:00 CET

The United Nations and European Union on Monday made a joint appeal for the release of seven Estonians kidnapped in Lebanon two months ago, saying their abduction served no purpose and harked back to Lebanon's "dark" past.

Norway police want Schengen review — 04 May 2011, 16:49 CET

Norway's police have called for a review of the Schengen treaty, saying the opening up of Europe's borders has spawned a surge in crime in Nordic countries which emanates from the Baltic states.

Israel calls for EU sanctions over Palestinian deal — 04 May 2011, 16:49 CET

Israel called on the European Union on Wednesday to cut its funding to the Palestinian Authority if Hamas does not recognise Israel and renounce violence in the wake of a Palestinian unity deal.

Assessment of the changeover to the euro in Estonia — 22 March 2011, 17:59 CET

The Commission on 22 March 2011 adopted a Communication on the introduction of the euro in Estonia. It presents the most important aspects of the changeover to the single currency and draws some conclusions for future changeovers in other Member States. All available information confirms that the changeover in Estonia was well prepared and smoothly implemented and perceived as successful by a large majority of citizens. Pricing stability has also been a key element of the changeover with the 'Fair Pricing Agreement', whereby subscribers to the Agreement commit not to increase their prices without justification.

Estonia plans nationwide electric car charging network — 03 March 2011, 18:08 CET

Estonia announced Thursday that it would sell 10 million carbon credits to Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation and use the proceeds to set up a nationwide network of charge-points for electric cars.

EU's new split is north-south, Estonian president says — 18 February 2011, 18:54 CET

The global crisis has broken down the east-wide divide in the EU and created a new north-south split which hinges on attitudes to the market, Estonia's President Toomas Hendrik Ilves said Friday.

EU greenlights state aid for high speed internet in Estonia — 20 July 2010, 23:05 CET

The European Commission has authorised under the EU State aid rules Estonia's plans to support the establishment of a country wide high speed broadband infrastructure, the EstWin project.