European Commission and REFOR 3 June 2026, COMMISSION STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT 2026 Country Report - Estonia Accompanying the document Recommendation for a COUNCIL RECOMMENDATION on the economic, social, employment, structural and budgetary policies of Estonia

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This European Commission Staff Working Document provides a comprehensive economic and structural analysis of Estonia for 2026, evaluating fiscal sustainability, productivity, and social fairness in the context of geopolitical headwinds. The report assesses Estonia's progress on 2025 country-specific recommendations, highlighting the need for broader tax bases, enhanced defense spending, and structural reforms in the labor and energy markets. It further outlines strategic priorities for EU funding instruments, including the Recovery and Resilience Facility and Cohesion policy funds, to address regional disparities and accelerate the green and digital transitions.AI