Estonian Reform Party

Some of the key events about Estonian Reform Party

• 1994

  Founded as a liberal-conservative political party in Estonia
• 1994

  Faced criticism for advocating rapid privatization policies that led to increased economic inequality
• 1999

  Formed a coalition government and implemented a flat tax system
• 2001

  Implemented controversial flat tax system that critics argued disproportionately benefited the wealthy
• 2003

  Led efforts to join NATO and the European Union
• 2005

  Introduced e-voting for local elections, a first in the world
• 2005

  Embroiled in scandal over alleged illegal party financing and misuse of public funds
• 2007

  Implemented policies that helped Estonia weather the global financial crisis
• 2011

  Oversaw Estonia's adoption of the euro currency
• 2012

  Proposed unpopular labor law reforms that sparked widespread protests and strikes
• 2013

  Involved in controversy over manipulating electoral lists to gain political advantage
• 2014

  Supported the passage of the Cohabitation Act, recognizing same-sex partnerships
• 2015

  Criticized for pushing austerity measures that negatively impacted social services
• 2016

  Played a key role in developing Estonia's e-residency program
• 2016

  Faced backlash for supporting increased military spending at the expense of social programs
• 2018

  Accused of mishandling public funds in relation to state company management
• 2019

  Implemented a policy to make public transport free in many Estonian counties
• 2019

  Criticized for forming coalition with far-right EKRE party, seen as legitimizing extremist views
• 2021

  Forced to resign from government due to corruption investigation involving state real estate development
• 2022

  Led Estonia's strong support for Ukraine following the Russian invasion

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