Thank you, @IRuginiene, for the trust, cooperation and commitment.
Together, we have worked for a safer, stronger and better connected region. In challenging times, trusted allies and partners matter the most.
Estonia and Lithuania stand strongest when we stand together.
Kristen Michal
785 posts
Eesti Vabariigi peaminister 🇪🇪 Prime Minister of the Republic of Estonia
Tallinn, Estonia
Joined October 2023
- Thank you, @Keir_Starmer, for the friendship and excellent cooperation over the years. You have been a strong supporter of Ukraine and a trusted leader on security when Europe needed both. Estonia deeply values the UK's commitment to our region. We see it every day in Tapa,
- EU enlargement must move forward rapidly. A larger Europe is a stronger Europe. New members bring new strengths, new capabilities and a more secure Europe. From the next MFF, we expect greater focus on the Eastern Flank, better connectivity, stronger protection of critical
00:00 - Heading to #EUCO. The first EU accession cluster for Ukraine and Moldova is open. Now let’s open the rest. Ukraine wants peace. Russia still wants Ukraine. We need the 21st sanctions package adopted quickly to increase pressure on Putin.
- My warmest congratulations from Estonia to @KristrunFrosta and the people of Iceland on your National Day! As close friends and allies, we continue to make our region stronger, more forward-looking, and more resilient together.
- Thank you, dear @DKAMBinEstonia, for helping bring Denmark and Estonia even closer together. It has been a busy and memorable time, from high level visits to closer cooperation in security and defence. Denmark remains one of Estonia's closest partners and allies. I wish you
- Today at the Eesti.ai advisory council. I gave my approval to the council’s proposal that Estonia become the first country in the world to create a digital identity for AI agents — an AI personal identification code. This may sound technical, but the idea is
- Estonia joins the leaders' statement on the agreement between the US and Iran. We support continued efforts towards regional stability and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Looking back at the NB8 Summit in Tallinn. Eight countries. One voice. The Nordic-Baltic region is becoming one of Europe's strongest engines of security, innovation and growth. Together with President @ZelenskyyUa, we reaffirmed that Ukraine can count on us. We remain among
00:00 - Today, we commemorate the 85th anniversary of the first mass deportation from Estonia. 10,000 people — including women, children, and the elderly — were forcibly removed from their homes by the Soviet regime, deported to Siberia, imprisoned, or killed. History teaches us a
- Finally, a welcome step forward. Good news for Ukraine, Moldova and the European Union.Today, the European Union took a major step forward. All Member States agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova. At the first Intergovernmental Conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession
- Timely discussion with @eucopresident António Costa ahead of next week's European Council. Europe must deliver on enlargement. Ukraine and Moldova are ready to move forward. We should open all negotiating clusters without further delay and keep the promises we have made. Among
- Good to welcome non-resident ambassadors back to Tallinn. At a time of growing uncertainty, there is no substitute for direct conversations among partners. We discussed Estonia's priorities: defence, Ukraine, economic growth and competitiveness. As a country that looks ahead,












