Estonia

The Government has agreed on the state budget for 2021 with expenditures amounting to approximately €13 billion and revenues projected at over €11 billion. Funding for research will increase to 1 percent of GDP and pensions will also increase. Investments by the government will amount to €1.9 billion next year. The country will bring in €1.4 billion in external funding and plans to borrow €2.4 billion. Prime Minister Jüri Ratas (Center) said the purpose of the budget is to accelerate economic development, maintain healthcare and support those in need in the COVID-19 crisis.

With the support of the European Union, the government wants to invest in health infrastructure and renovate several hospitals and medical centres. It is also planned to ensure the security of supply for crisis preparedness.