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Academy of Liberalism
About Academy of Liberalism
The Academy of Liberalism is an independent Liberal think tank founded by the Estonian Reform Party in 2006. The Academy of Liberalism has a board of 12 persons, including ministers, parliament members and entrepreneurs. The purpose of the Academy is to promote a Liberal world view to oppose the emergence of socialist ideas in society. The Academy of Liberalism is focused on civic education and research projects to promote Liberalism in Estonia and EU neighbourhood countries.
Politics

Five Thoughts about Coronavirus Crisis: Estonian Perspective

Keit Pentus-Rosimannus and Academy of Liberalism/May 4, 2020May 5, 2020 /Leave a comment

The current crisis has reminded us how interconnected the world is. Developments which seem to take place somewhere far away can rapidly have the impact on the whole world. Today it’s the virus. Tomorrow climate change.

Politics

Estonian Opposition Parties Want Faster Minister Responses to Riigikogu Questions

Academy of Liberalism/May 3, 2020May 5, 2020 /Leave a comment

Estonian opposition MPs want to slash the timescale for responses to Riigikogu inquiries to government ministers, from a month, to four days, for the duration of the emergency situation at least.

Politics

Kallas Supports Hiring Assistants But Says There Is Currently No Need

Academy of Liberalism/January 10, 2020 /Leave a comment

Estonian opposition leader Kaja Kallas (Reform Party) supports the idea of hiring assistants for members of the Riigikogu but said currently not enough work is being done to justify the need. She said aids should be competent and hiring relatives or friends should be avoided.

Politics

Democracy and Power, Power and Democracy

Siim Kallas and Academy of Liberalism/January 10, 2020 /Leave a comment

While Western democracy is showing increasing signs of uncertainty, people look, with quiet admiration, to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. The power in those countries is in hand, stable and effective at affecting people’s behavior and actions.

Society

Estonia Could Be Climate Neutrality Trailblazer

Keit Pentus-Rosimannus and Academy of Liberalism/January 9, 2020 /Leave a comment

In a situation where 77% of Estonia’s greenhouse gas emissions comes from power generation and burning of fuels, while we can make changes elsewhere, the big picture will not change unless we solve the energy question.

Politics

Estonian Reform MP: Rescinding Ukraine Visa Waiver Is Radical Foreign Policy Step

Academy of Liberalism/October 7, 2019 /Leave a comment

Estonian Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Marko Mihkelson (Reform) stated the coalition government is moving towards redefining the country’s foreign policy approach – a response to an announcement by Interior Minister on the possibility of revoking visa-free entry to the country for Ukrainian citizens.

Politics

Kaja Kallas: Government May Not Have Red Lines, But Estonia Does

Kaja Kallas and Academy of Liberalism/October 7, 2019 /Leave a comment

Prime Minister Jüri Ratas (Centre) has said that he does not have any red lines or issues on which it’s not possible to compromise. The fact that it’s possible to compromise on truly anything, including a lack of political responsibility, is confirmed by the actions of the current government on a weekly basis.

Society

Songs of Freedom: Estonian Choir Song Tradition

Laine Randjarv and Academy of Liberalism/August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 /Leave a comment

It is singing together that built us as a nation. It is singing together that helped us carry freedom in our hearts during the 50 years of Soviet occupation. Throughout centuries, Estonian song celebrations have played an important role in Estonian national identity.

Economy

Tallinn-Helsinki Railway Tunnel: A Link Between Asia and Europe?

Urmas Paet and Academy of Liberalism/August 13, 2018 /Leave a comment

Estonia, Finland, and the Tallinn-Helsinki tunnel together with Rail Baltic have a potentially important role in the new global connection between Europe and Asia. The Norwegian experts have calculated that the distance between Shanghai and Hamburg is 12 277 nautical miles, a voyage time of 39 days.

Politics

Taavi Rőivas: New Momentum for e-Estonia

Taavi Roivas and Academy of Liberalism/May 7, 2018 /Leave a comment

It is obvious that e-Estonia will never be ready. The rapid development of technology continues to create new opportunities for changing as a society. Yet, at the beginning of 2018, we are without a doubt the best e-state in the world.

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