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Estonian Government Approval Stalls as Public Discontent Persists
A January survey reveals that two-thirds of Estonian citizens disapprove of Prime Minister Kristen Michal's government, with his personal approval rating also remaining low at 26% despite a slight increase from the previous month.
- —A January survey indicates that the majority of Estonian citizens continue to disapprove of the work of Prime Minister Kristen Michal's government, with 67% expressing negative sentiment.
- —Public approval for Prime Minister Kristen Michal's performance specifically shows 60% disapproval, though this is an improvement from the previous month.
- —The overall government's performance is viewed positively by only 29% of respondents, a figure that has remained largely unchanged from December.
- —Despite the overall negative sentiment, the number of respondents approving of Prime Minister Michal's work has increased significantly compared to December.
Recap
The marginal improvement in Prime Minister Michal's personal rating is a minor detail against a backdrop of entrenched public opposition to his government. The stability of these low approval numbers month-over-month suggests a fundamental disconnect between the administration's agenda and public priorities, rather than a reaction to specific, recent events. This signals a significant, ongoing political vulnerability for the ruling coalition.