The government gave the green light to the climate law. Minister Andres Sutt said it will be sent to the Riigikogu later.
The government wants to make technical changes to the law. The Climate Ministry is working on it. The law will be presented to the government next week.
Prime Minister Kristen Michal said the decision has been made. The bill will go to the Riigikogu and be discussed there. He is happy that progress is being made.
The government discussed the use of fossil fuels. In the future, there will be no more investment in oil shale energy. This will help the environment and new technologies.
Andres Sutt said Estonia is gradually moving away from fossil fuels. This supports the economy and the environment. He hopes the opposition will support the law.
Isamaa chairman Urmas Reinsalu criticized the law. He says it creates confusion. Isamaa promises to repeal the law if they come to power.
Reinsalu said the Climate Ministry should stop working. He believes Minister Michal has not done a good job.