Economy in focus: Estonia - Emerging Europe

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Economy in focus: Estonia - Emerging Europe

A country once renowned for punching well above its weight is struggling. Fortunately, its digital prowess offers hope of a quick recovery. For all its many examples of best practice, such as its world-leading system of digital public services and unique start-up culture, Estonia’s economy has been in the doldrums for some time. Indeed, Estonia was the worst-performing economy in the EU in 2023 (the economy contracted by three per cent). There a…