Estonian Justice Minister Liisa-Ly Pakosta of the Eesti 200 party has put forward a proposal that could lead to the removal of state protection from buildings constructed between 1940 and 1991 that display symbols related to the period of occupation. This initiative targets structures erected during the Soviet era in Estonia. The proposal aims to allow for the dismantling of buildings bearing what are considered symbols of occupation. Minister Pakosta’s plan would affect buildings that were put up during the years of Soviet control over Estonia. The move is likely to spark debate regarding Estonia’s historical memory and the preservation of its built environment. The implications of removing state protection would allow for potential redevelopment or demolition of these structures in Estonia.