At the meeting of the EU Justice and Home Affairs Council, approval was given to the proposal by Minister of the Interior Igor Taro, according to which Estonia, in light of the large number of Ukrainian nationals it had already received, will contribute to the Solidarity Pool in 2026 in a reduced amount.
The Minister of the Interior noted that it was appropriate for Estonia’s efforts in receiving people displaced from Ukraine to be recognised and that, as a result, the country’s solidarity contribution would be reduced by half. Taro stated that, by agreement with the European Commission, Estonia would contribute financially in 2026 in a reduced amount and, where possible, with equipment and experts, but would not participate in relocation of applicants.