Estonian local governments want more freedom.
They want to decide themselves how to use state funds. Currently, they cannot do this.
Local governments have money, but the state dictates how it should be used. For example, for roads or schools.
Local governments want the funds to be "label-free". Then they could decide themselves.
The amount of money has been the same for years. If it increased, local governments would have more funds.
In 2025, local governments will receive funds for schools, kindergartens, and roads.
Local governments want to be able to freely use a portion of the funds by 2027.