Minister Heidy Purga says ERSO will not get much extra money soon. The state has money problems.
ERSO workers want higher pay. Olari Elts, ERSO conductor, says: "We cannot manage!" This got much attention.
Minister Purga met ERSO leaders. They talked about problems, but quick solutions are not there. Problems have grown.
The culture field gets more money for pay, but it is not enough. The Culture Ministry got 9 million euros.
ERSO is not the only one. Other culture places also have money problems.
Minister Purga says no big extra money comes soon. The Culture Ministry must save money.
New funds may help culture later, but money comes only next year.
Estonia has many culture places like theaters and museums. They need money, but it is hard to close them.
The culture budget gets smaller every year. Big projects end, and the state money situation affects it.
The Prime Minister says defense and economy are important. But culture is also important. The state must find balance.
Minister Purga says strategies must change. Old plans must be reviewed. This can be hard.