The Riigikogu's defense committee has unanimously decided to extend the term of Estonian Defense Forces (EDF) commander Lieutenant General Martin Herem for an additional two years. While Herem was to stay in the position to December 2023 in any case, the changed security situation has prompted the extension, in the interests of stability.
Should the Riigikogu revoke the right to vote in local elections of third country citizens permanently residing in Estonia as proposed by an Isamaa bill, Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise will very probably launch constitutional review proceedings in the parliament and the Supreme Court if necessary.
The relatively low price of wood heating is a benefit in the energy crisis. That said, the price of firewood has doubled over the last year and less fortunate Europeans could find it difficult to stock up for the winter.