Former Judge Questions Estonian Minister on 'Phantom Risks' and Public Understanding

A former Estonian judge has penned a critical open letter to Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa Pakosta, challenging her remarks about public comprehension of certain risks. Eerik Kergandberg, a former Supreme Court judge, questions the minister's assertion that the public cannot grasp specific perceived threats.

Kergandberg directly addresses Pakosta, referencing her reported positive view of protests. He writes, "You say the people do not understand. Who then invents these people-unfriendly phantom risks?" The former judge implies that the risks themselves, rather than public understanding, are the issue.

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You say the people do not understand. Who then invents these people-unfriendly phantom risks?

Expressing a willingness to collaborate despite limited means, Kergandberg states, "We will try to accommodate you as much as possible with our limited resources." The letter suggests a desire for transparency and a more grounded approach to identifying and addressing societal risks, urging the minister to reconsider her framing.

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We will try to accommodate you as much as possible with our limited resources.