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Jurgen Ligi
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Europe's real crisis is one of democracy, not debt

A return to economic growth in Estonia shows that it is possible to benefit from eurozone membership, even amid Europe's financial crisis. But governments must first acknowledge the limits of what the state can do.

From World / Central & Eastern Europe / Estonia

Frugal Estonia's digital route to recovery

Estonian prime minister Andrus Ansip talks to Hugh O'Shaughnessy about the country's e-revolution, the power of its ID card, and the decision to reduce taxes for business and private citizens.

Andrus Ansip, Prime minister, Estonia
From World / Central & Eastern Europe / Estonia

Estonia's lesson for Europe's powerhouses

Estonia may be in debt, but it has the third-lowest budget deficit in Europe and, as the country's prime minister explains, its policies of prudence and restraint are putting it in a strong position for its entry to the eurozone. Interview by Courtney Fingar.

From World / Central & Eastern Europe / Estonia

Battling to maintain investment: Volatile Times

Estonia has previously eclipsed the other two Baltic states as a destination for inward investment, but all three are now aiming to move up the value chain by enhancing local skills to bring in top technology and service companies, reports Tom Blass.

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Erkki Raasuke, CEO

From World / Central & Eastern Europe / Estonia

Banks pile in to join Baltic boom

Ben Aris reports on the banking sector surge in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, spurred on by EU accession and foreign interest in the market.

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Hansabank seals Russian deal

Hansabank Group has announced the successful completion of the acquisition of the Moscow-based Kvest bank.

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