Estonia is currently capable of offering dignified accommodations to up to 30,000 war refugees from Ukraine, according to Ministry of Social Affairs Secretary General Maarjo Mändmaa. As of Friday, some 6,000 people have needed housing offered by the state.
Minister of Social Protection Signe Riisalo (Reform) and Minister of Health and Labor Tanel Kiik (Center) are set to propose to the government their plan of appointing Maarjo Mändmaa to the position of Ministry of Social Affairs Secretary General. If the government approves the move, Mändmaa will begin at the position on August 23.