Eurofound's EU PolicyWatch collates information on the responses of government and social partners to the COVID-19 crisis, the war in Ukraine, rising inflation, as well as gathering examples of company practices aimed at mitigating the social and economic impacts.
Overview of measures by country
Eurofound has identified 69 measures in Estonia in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the digital transformation, the green transition, and companies undergoing restructuring. Most cases fall into the category Promoting the economic, labour market and social recovery into a green future with 25 cases (36%). The data collection to date started in March 2020, and data are updated at regular intervals.
This overview was prepared by Ingel Kadarik (Praxis Center for Policy Studies) and Eurofound.
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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23 June 2022 |
Labour force and skills demand forecasts
Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers |
23 June 2022 |
The right of employers to reduce salary and working time
Change of work arrangements (working time, rota schemes) |
Other initiatives or policies |
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08 April 2020 |
Temporary job offers portal
Smoothing frictions or reallocation of workers |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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07 April 2020 |
Social tax payments for solo self-employed
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
07 April 2020 Updated |
Interests on tax arrears suspended/reduced
Deferral of payments or liabilities |
07 April 2020 Updated |
Emergency loan and loan guarantee
Access to finance |
07 April 2020 Updated |
Support package for culture field
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
08 April 2020 Updated |
Measures to support shipping companies
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
10 July 2020 Updated |
Grants for SMEs and entrepreneurs in tourism, accommodation, catering, travel and commerce sectors
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
13 July 2020 Updated |
Support in the field of education and youth
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
23 June 2022 |
Internationalisation activities of the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency
Measures related to foreign trade |
03 November 2022 |
Support for the diversification of economic activities in rural areas
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
Other initiatives or policies |
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10 November 2023 |
Exceptional weather circumstances subsidy for agricultural companies
Direct subsidies (full or partial) or damage compensation |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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07 April 2020 Updated |
Temporary subsidy programme
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
04 January 2021 Updated |
Compensation of employment costs in Ida-Virumaa and Harjumaa regions
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
23 June 2022 |
Benefits in case of employer insolvency
Income support for people in employment (e.g., short-time work) |
Bipartite collective agreements |
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15 September 2020 |
Postponement of collectively agreed wage increases in transport sector
Wage flexibility |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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23 June 2022 |
Entrepreneurship related measures by the Estonian Business and Innovation Agency
Change of production/Innovation |
23 June 2022 |
Digital diagnostic
Change of production/Innovation |
15 September 2022 |
Support for investments in Ida-Viru business to move away from oil-shale production
Change of production/Innovation |
Company practices |
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28 October 2020 |
Punch started manufacturing disinfection products
Change of production/Innovation |
03 November 2020 |
Contactless delivery and new services by Bolt
Change of production/Innovation |
Other initiatives or policies |
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25 October 2023 |
Just Transition Consortium to support technological and social transition in Ida-Virumaa
Change of production/Innovation |
25 October 2023 Updated |
State support for businesses to conduct applied research
Change of production/Innovation |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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21 February 2023 |
Psycho social impacts of work conditions categorised as occupational diseases
Occupational health and safety |
Company practices |
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29 October 2020 |
E-club by sport club Akros
Teleworking arrangements, remote working |
Non-binding recommendations or other texts |
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24 October 2023 |
Possible suspension of indoor work activities during heatwaves
Occupational health and safety |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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07 April 2020 Updated |
Subsistence support for freelancers in creative industries
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
08 April 2020 Updated |
Sick leave amendments
Paid sick leave |
13 July 2020 |
Support to collective leaders participating in the song and dance festival movement
Extensions of income support to workers not covered by any kind of protection scheme |
06 October 2020 |
Allowance for parents of children with special needs
Support for parents and carers (financial or in kind) |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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17 May 2022 |
Free initial health checks for Ukrainian refugees
Access to healthcare |
18 May 2022 Updated |
Financing the education costs of Ukrainian war refugees
Access to childcare and education |
19 May 2022 |
Support for vulnerable groups to cope with increasing costs
Protection of vulnerable groups (beyond employment support) |
Other initiatives or policies |
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17 May 2022 |
New portals to provide long-term accommodation for Ukrainian refugees
Keeping or obtaining a safe home |
17 May 2022 |
Financial support for refugees for moving to long-term accommodation
Keeping or obtaining a safe home |
18 May 2022 |
One-time payment to support Ukrainian refugee children starting school
Access to childcare and education |
18 May 2022 |
Free public transport for Ukrainian refugees
Provision of services in kind (e.g. food vouchers) |
18 May 2022 Updated |
Psychological assistance for Ukrainian refugees
Other humanitarian measures |
18 May 2022 |
Group counselling on various subjects for Ukrainian refugees
Other humanitarian measures |
14 September 2022 |
Camp support measure for the integration of Ukrainian and Estonian children
Access to childcare and education |
15 September 2022 |
Freedom School opened for Ukrainian pupils in Estonia
Access to childcare and education |
21 November 2023 Updated |
Flood risk construction activities
Other humanitarian measures |
09 January 2024 |
New food card system for providing food aid
Provision of services in kind (e.g. food vouchers) |
Legislations or other statutory regulations |
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06 October 2020 |
Wage subsidy in agriculture
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
03 November 2022 |
Temporary employment during the period of registration as unemployed
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
16 September 2022 |
Green skills to support the green transition of enterprises
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
15 September 2022 |
Energy cost compensations for households
Support for energy bills |
15 September 2022 Updated |
Universal electricity service: Price caps on electricity for households
Support for energy bills |
14 September 2022 Updated |
Supporting the employment of a beneficiary of international protection
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
23 June 2022 |
Measures to prevent unemployment - work and study
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
15 September 2022 Updated |
Cut in excise duty rates of special purpose diesel fuel
Support for fuel expenses |
23 June 2022 |
Response service to collective redundancies
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
23 June 2022 |
Accrediting Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
23 December 2021 Updated |
COVID-19 pandemic response fund – Company grants
Support for spending, stimulus packages |
30 December 2020 |
New employment programme 2021-2023
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
23 June 2022 |
Employment mediation service by Unemployment Insurance Fund
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
Other initiatives or policies |
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10 January 2024 Updated |
Reconstruction subsidy for small residential buildings
Retrofitting buildings |
10 January 2024 |
Financial support for purchasing zero-emission vehicles
Sustainable mobility |
09 January 2024 |
Re-training measure for workers in the oil shale industry
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
08 January 2024 |
Engineering Academy initiative to address lack of engineers
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
25 October 2023 |
Financial support for job-to-job transition
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
24 October 2023 |
Free training courses on energy conservation
Other |
22 February 2023 |
State support for nursing homes to cope with high energy prices
Support for energy bills |
17 January 2024 |
Free green skills webinars for citizens
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
15 September 2022 |
Emergency support for farmers affected by input prices and trade restrictions
Other |
17 May 2022 Updated |
Job portal for Ukrainian refugees
Active labour market policies (enhancing employability, training, subsidised job creation, etc.) |
24 October 2023 |
Financial support for replacing old fireplaces in residential buildings
Retrofitting buildings |
19 January 2024 |
Improving heating systems of building with cultural value
Retrofitting buildings |
30 January 2023
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