Latest news in Estonia? September 7th, 2026

The primary domestic, economic, and political developments in Estonia as of September 7, 2026 include:

• Economy & Inflation: Statistics Estonia reported that annual inflation slowed to 1.5% in August 2026, marking the third consecutive month of moderate price growth. The cooling price index was largely driven by declining costs for groceries, fruits, and dairy, offsetting rises in fuel, waste management, and household utilities. UA.NEWS+ 1
• Ammunition Procurement Fallout: International attention focused on the fallout from Estonia terminating over €71 million in Ukraine-bound artillery ammunition deals. The controversy prompted Estonian Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur to announce his resignation following scrutiny over procurement contracts involving untracked suppliers, with foreign defense ministries actively distancing themselves from the contracted firms. news | ERR+ 1
• New President Elected: The Estonian parliament (Riigikogu) elected Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise as the nation’s next president after a single round of voting, securing 71 votes to succeed President Alar Karis as the country’s seventh head of state. news | ERR
• Border & Airspace Security: Border authorities temporarily closed a crossing checkpoint following an irregular entry attempt by foreign nationals from Russia. This comes days after NATO fighters stationed at Ämari Air Base were scrambled when stray drones briefly crossed into southeastern Estonian airspace amid strikes in neighboring Russian frontier regions. news | ERR+ 1
• State Asset Privatization: The government officially listed the state-owned postal and logistics enterprise, Eesti Post, for privatization with an opening reserve price set at €52 million. news | ERR