Opinion articles by Estonian and global opinion leaders
Young generation of Estonians cannot conceive of an Estonia that was not free, writes Justin Petrone, an Estonia-based columnist and writer. On a cold winter’s […]
Justin Petrone: When Estonia wasn’t free Read More
Estonia has introduced a draft legislation that would regulate ridesharing platforms, such as Uber, for the first time in Europe. Kalle Palling, the head of
Kalle Palling: Why Estonia introduced a bill on ridesharing Read More
The Estonian head of state, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, gave his last Independence Day speech as president. In many ways, it was his most profound yet.
President Ilves on Independence Day: 20 remarkable quotes Read More
The Tallinn-based Spanish journalist, Pablo Veyrat, analyses the possible reasons behind the recent survey which showed that one-fifth of the Estonian population considers immigration to
Pablo Veyrat: The immigration panic and the Estonian media Read More
As Russia’s victory in Syria cannot be ruled out, it is important to anticipate its repercussions to now take appropriate and decisive next steps. We might
Anticipating Russia’s victory in Syria: repercussions for the EU Read More
The Estonian president, Toomas Hendrik Ilves, addressed the European Parliament on 2 February, speaking about the refugee crisis, Russian aggression, the EU’s competitiveness and its
President Ilves to the European Parliament: don’t cede to the populists Read More
Estonians take a lot of pride in our vast green forests and pure groundwater; but how do we measure up to our neighbours when it
Marika Seigel, a former visiting associate professor at the Department of English Philology of the University of Tartu (UT), compares the learning methods of Estonian
Marika Seigel: How do Estonian and American students differ? Read More
Digital technology dominates our everyday lives, and with each passing day, even more so. How can the global community benefit from the new digital era?
Toomas Hendrik Ilves: Estonia’s digital dividends Read More
Simpson Buglass, Honorary Consul to the Republic of Estonia in Scotland, encourages Estonia to display its Nordic heritage more bluntly. It seems fairly obvious that
Simpson Buglass: Estonia is Nordic, isn’t it? Read More
