e-Estonia

Our Digital Transformation Adviser, Petra Holm, starts the year with a thought-provoking look at Estonia’s entrepreneurial edge. She reflects on stories like Grünfin's integrity-driven exit and the game-changing tax reforms opening doors for fintech leaders like Lightyear. It’s a compelling reminder of how Estonia’s bold policies and innovative mindset create real opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. Find out more👇 https://lnkd.in/gwxA2GPn #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #eEstonia

Reflecting on 2024 at the e-Estonia Briefing Centre! 🎉 Last year, we had the privilege of welcoming 492 delegations and 7,577 visitors from all over the globe. 🌍 Our top visiting countries included Germany, the United States, Japan, France, Thailand, the Republic of Korea, the UK, and Finland, showcasing the growing global curiosity about Estonia’s digital nation. A heartfelt thank you to every delegation, visitor, and partner who made 2024 so memorable. Your interest, engagement, and ideas inspire us to continue sharing Estonia’s story. As we embrace 2025, we look forward to welcoming even more delegations, building connections, and continuing to inspire digital transformation worldwide. See you soon at the e-Estonia Briefing Centre. 🇪🇪💙 https://lnkd.in/dKAXdG-F #eEstonia #DigitalNation #YearInReview #2025Goals

🚨Taavi Tamkivi, co-founder of Salv, shared how they’re transforming financial crime prevention by enabling over 100 European financial institutions to tackle money laundering, human trafficking, and other evolving threats. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/dxrzmUff #FinancialCrime #Innovation #eEstonia

🎁 In Estonia, we like to imagine the local elves have automated gift distribution with seamless digital tools, leaving them plenty of time for relaxation, hot chocolate breaks, and perhaps even playing with puppies! 🐾 Our digital society has always been about more than technology - it’s about creating more time to spend with loved ones and doing what you love. As we wrap up 2024, we want to thank you for your collaboration and for following our journey in showcasing how digital innovation can change nations and lives. 🎄 We wish you a wonderful holiday season, and may 2025 be your best year yet! #eEstonia #TechWithHeart #HolidayGreetings

🎙️ Our last podcast episode of this year dives into the real-time economy, reducing administrative burdens and enabling faster business transactions, and explores the global impact of the e-Residency program. Petra Holm, Johanna-Kadri Kuusk and Sirli Heinsoo discuss Estonia’s efforts to simplify bureaucracy and support businesses, and e-Residents Alistair Starling, Natalia Storozhuk, and Alexander Storozhuk share their experiences building businesses in Estonia. 🎧︎ Listen to the episode and enjoy a digital detox from bureaucracy! https://lnkd.in/d7Hyh-TZ #eEstonia #eResidency #RealtimeEconomy #businessenvironment

🗞 It's newsletter o'clock! In this edition, discover: 🎙 Podcast episode: Straight to business: from e-Residency to real-time economy with Johanna-Kadri Kuusk, Petra Holm, Sirli Heinsoo, Alistair Starling, Natalia Storozhuk, and Alexander Storozhuk. 🤖 Pactum AI is revolutionising global business with its Negotiations Suite. 🪖 Salv combats financial crime with collaborative tools. ⚡ Estonia’s innovative spirit shines through responsible exits like Grünfin´s and new investment reforms benefiting fintechs like Lightyear.  📱 Estonia’s new mobile app offers 50 e-government features. Explore how these innovators are shaping the future of business. #eresidency #businessenvironment #innovation #estonia

🌐 Estonia: A Digital Powerhouse 🌐 How did a small country of 1.4 million people become a global leader in digital government? 🎙️ In the latest Let’s Think Digital episode they uncover Estonia’s digital revolution with: Liisa Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Siim Sikkut, former CIO of Estonia and e-Residency pioneer Ville Sirviö, CEO of Nordic Institute for Interoperability Solutions (NIIS) behind Estonia’s X-Road Discover the secrets behind Estonia’s success and what the world can learn from it. https://lnkd.in/em8DJVqP #eEstonia #DigitalInnovation #LetsThinkDigital

💔Estonia continues redefining what it means to be a digital society, demonstrating that modern governance can be efficient and empathetic. With the introduction of e-marriage a few years ago, many joked that divorce was the only thing to digitise. As of this December, Estonians can take the first step in divorce proceedings by submitting an online application. Enel Pungas, Head of the Population Operations Department at the Ministry of the Interior, highlights the significance: “Divorce is often an emotional and life-altering process. It’s not the government’s role to make it harder for people. Instead, we aim to simplify the associated bureaucracy, saving people time and effort.” This e-divorce service is part of a broader initiative to create life-event-based services that anticipate and streamline citizens' interactions with the state. As Kersti Ringmets, Head of the Population Register Development Service, explains: “The goal is to offer proactive, personalised services. For example, when a child is born, we already know the steps parents must take—from registering the birth to applying for documents. These could all be integrated into a single, seamless process.” The e-divorce service offers several practical benefits 📜 Pre-filled application with data that the government already know to reduce errors and save time 🕰️ No need for joint visits to government offices to start the divorce process, saving time, emotional strain and logistical effort 🥹 Greater convenience during a challenging life period It’s important to note that the 30-day reflection period still applies, ensuring that simplifying the application process does not lead to impulsive decisions. #DigitalDivorce #ModernGovernance

🎉Big news from Estonia's digital society! The State IT Authority has launched the Eesti.ee mobile application, making access to essential e-services easier than ever. From viewing documents to managing family or vehicle-related matters and staying updated with notifications, users can now handle public sector interactions on the go. This launch reinforces Estonia's position as a global leader in digital innovation, simplifying everyday life for its residents. Find out more🚀 https://lnkd.in/gGBqh54u #digitalsociety #eEstonia #eGovernment

🚀Estonia is leading the way in digital investments! The latest OECD report reveals that Estonia invests 3.3% of its GDP in developing its digital state, the highest among the 38 surveyed countries. At the Tallinn Digital Summit, Minister Erkki Keldo highlighted Estonia’s decades-long focus on digital governance, with nearly all public services now online. The report also stresses the need for stronger digital skills, gender equality in tech, and tackling misinformation. Read more and access the OECD report👇 https://lnkd.in/dAETXCge #DigitalEconomy #eGovernance #TallinnDigitalSummit Photo: Arno Mikkor