Estonia’s parliament, the Riigikogu, has passed legislation enabling the country to rent out capacity in its prison system to other nations. The amendments to the relevant law were approved on Wednesday, paving the way for international agreements. Following the law’s passage, Estonia has already ratified a contract with Sweden to house Swedish prisoners within Estonian facilities. This move aims to address overcrowding issues in Sweden and generate revenue for Estonia’s prison system. Details regarding the financial terms of the agreement and the number of prisoners involved have not been fully disclosed. The legislation allows for similar agreements with other countries in the future, potentially expanding Estonia’s role in international prison management. This initiative marks a novel approach to utilizing state resources and addressing capacity challenges within the European penal system.