Appearing on Vikerraadio's "Stuudios on peaminister" show, the prime minister said the plan, whose stated aim is to double the size of Estonia's economy, lacks full governmental support and contains several internal contradictions.

In mid-March, Riisalo, along with Climate Minister Kristen Michal (Reform), unveiled a plan to double Estonia's GDP within a decade.

Despite certain viable elements contained within that proposal, the Kallas stressed it was not a government-endorsed plan, and highlighted the practical challenges of boosting support without raising the tax burden.

These goals as ultimately unrealistic, even as they may seem positive on the surface, she said.

The development comes amid ongoing concerns voiced by local governments on financial responsibilities arising from amendments to the Social Welfare Act, which have been challenged at the Tartu-based Supreme Court.

Some local governments argue that the additional obligation to fund general care services, typically a responsibility held by the state, has not been twinned with proportional financial support from the state.

This, the municipalities claim, violates a constitutional guarantee that local governments should receive full funding from the state budget in respect of all duties imposed by national law.

The case's complexity and significant societal impact prompted the Supreme Court's Constitutional Review Chamber to refer the matter to the full bench of all 19 justices, underscoring the potential long-term implications with regard to the funding principles of local government units.

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