NATO and UK reinforcements: The UK will replace its Estonia armoured battlegroup with a Mobile Anti-Armour Force from April 2027, boosting the deployed contingent to about 1,200 and leaning on drones, long-range anti-tank fire and networked targeting. Security in the Baltics: Latvia is tightening protection at key energy sites, including the Inčukalns gas storage and a hydro plant near Riga, after intelligence warnings about possible Russian sabotage and hybrid attacks. Defence uncertainty: Reuters reports that several hundred U.S. troops in Estonia were quietly withdrawn this winter, with no clear timeline for their return. Health and licensing: Estonia is considering paid alcohol sales licenses to curb the record number of outlets and make the register clearer. Local tragedy: A pedestrian died after being hit by a van in Tallinn’s Mustamäe district; police say the driver was sober and the case will be handled in criminal proceedings. Economy and policy debate: Mihhail Kõlvart argues Estonia’s finances can’t be fixed without protecting the economy, warning against “spreadsheet” style budget patching. EU climate fight: Poland and a coalition including Estonia are pushing Brussels to loosen ETS rules and reconsider carbon pricing for buildings and transport. Digital Europe: The EU’s digital identity wallet is moving toward cross-border use, with Japan-EU interoperability tests showing credentials can be issued, stored and verified across borders.