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  Opinion: Estonia should invest in its demographic foundation, not parade infrastructure

  Economic analyst Heido Vitsur argues that birth rates across the developed world are primarily driven by cultural conditions, not economic ones. He urges Estonia and other high-income nations to focus on strengthening their demographic foundations rather than prestige projects.

  Opinion · 2026-05-27T05:07:15.106Z
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  Opinion: Estonia's birth rate hits post-Northern War lows — but statistics don't tell the full story

  Estonia's birth rate has fallen to levels not seen since the aftermath of the Northern War, raising existential concerns about the nation's survival. Political scientist and founder of Põhimõtte Koja, Leif Kalev, argues that Estonians carry more potential than the numbers suggest. Worry alone, he warns, will never replace the children Estonia needs.

  Opinion · 2026-05-27T05:06:19.550Z
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  Editorial: Estonia's patient confidentiality is cracking at the seams

  A major vulnerability in Estonia's health data protection has come to light, revealing that law enforcement agencies have been able to access citizens' most sensitive medical records using nothing more than a keyword and a case number. The issue follows a pattern that Postimees has criticised on multiple occasions.

  Opinion · 2026-05-26T18:05:55.685Z
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  Heroes of the New Age in Russia: An Estonian Perspective

  Estonian ethnologist Aimar Ventsel reflects on maintaining connections with Russia after years of academic research there. Writing for SDE, he offers a personal perspective on the human stories emerging from contemporary Russia.

  Opinion · 2026-05-26T15:05:49.716Z
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  Opinion: Cancelling Estonia's founding mother Alma Ostrat-Oinas smacks of Bolshevism

  A counter-argument to Mart Sander defends Alma Ostrat-Oinas, a founding figure of independent Estonia, against what the author describes as cancellation attempts using Bolshevik-style methods. The piece argues that those wielding the 'club of communism' against historical figures are themselves behaving like the ideologues they claim to oppose.

  Opinion · 2026-05-26T14:15:38.616Z
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  Anne Martin: Meaningful engagement starts with understanding

  Anne Martin argues that national goals and local interests must find balance through thoughtful engagement. At a time of growing polarisation, genuine willingness to seek workable solutions can bridge divides between communities and decision-makers.

  Opinion · 2026-05-26T10:40:39.111Z
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  Opinion: Much of Estonia's Climate Economy Bill Is Not Actually Law

  Külli Taro argues in a Vikerraadio commentary that despite its name, much of the government-approved Climate Resilient Economy Bill does not constitute actual legislation. The piece raises concerns about the legal substance of the draft law approved by the Estonian government.

  Opinion · 2026-05-26T10:35:33.958Z
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  Harri Tiido: The case for pragmatic federalism in European defence

  Estonian foreign policy commentator Harri Tiido examines three pathways for developing European defence capabilities outlined in the Sauli Niinistö report published in May. The analysis comes amid growing uncertainty over continued US engagement in European security.

  Opinion · 2026-05-26T09:45:39.813Z
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  Opinion: The World of Hollow Honours and the EU's Meaningless New Medal

  Estonian journalist Erkki Bahovski argues that the newly created European Merit Badge, introduced in 2025 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Schuman Declaration, was devalued from the very start by the choice of its first recipients. The piece reflects on the broader trend of awards losing their meaning over time.

  Opinion · 2026-05-26T09:26:02.134Z