Estonia stands at a turning point where good ideas and a strong digital reputation are no longer enough. A shifting economy, geopolitical tensions, and the age of artificial intelligence force us to ask: are we a country that makes decisions, or one that is decided for? According to Ants Vill, member of the TalTech Council and CEO of Bisly, Estonia’s greatest challenge is not a lack of innovation but a lack of decisiveness – and inevitability is not born of consensus, but of deliberate choices.
Opinion
The European Commission’s Digital Omnibus promises simplification, but arrives at a moment when Europe’s digital rules are under external attack – raising the uncomfortable question of whether easing regulation is becoming a substitute for defending it.
Russia and China’s new gas project, Power of Siberia-2, could reshape global energy policy, strengthen Beijing’s hand and leave Europe’s gas market more exposed than before.
In September, three Russian fighter jets entered Estonian airspace near the island of Vaindloo to test NATO’s response capabilities. Holger Mölder analyzes how the unresolved Estonia-Russia border treaty and the weakening of international law have created fertile ground for Russia’s hybrid attacks.
Estonia’s startup sector has enjoyed international success over the years, but lately there’s a sense that the ecosystem needs a refresh. Much of the earlier success came from those who dared to take the first step – to venture into the unknown, take risks, and believe in their ideas. Today, we urgently need that same courage again, so the next wave of startup success stories can rise.
What is the energy transition? And why do we even need one – why can’t we just continue with oil shale?
Ukraine’s wartime shipping proves that, even under attack, trade can continue – with ingenuity, international cooperation and flexible infrastructure.
The EU has unveiled a bold legal strategy to end its reliance on Russian gas by 2027 – but turning the plan into law risks legal, political and international trade disputes that could derail the effort.
What happens when Estonia’s beloved film "Kevade" ("Spring") is colourised and one of its main characters, Arno, is recast as a young Leonardo DiCaprio? When artificial intelligence meets student creativity, an experiment is born – one that pushes the boundaries of both technology and culture.
How can we eat in a way that benefits our health and protects the environment? Estonian researchers used computer models to identify realistic and sustainable dietary patterns that don't require extreme changes but help reduce environmental impact and improve health.