Estonia and the EU

Latest business news about Estonia and the European Union.

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Tallinn first EU capital to give residents a free ride — 10 January 2013, 16:25 CET

Tallinn has become the first capital city in the European Union to give its residents a free ride on public transport.

Estonia approves EU permanent bailout fund — 30 August 2012, 16:47 CET

The eurozone's newest member, Estonia, on Thursday approved the EU's European Stability Mechanism (ESM), a massive rescue fund for struggling member states.

Estonia's petrol smuggling crackdown slashes border traffic — 21 July 2012, 11:15 CET

An Estonian crackdown on petrol smuggling from Russia has dramatically cut down on traffic jams at the Baltic state's border crossings, its revenue service said Friday.

Estonia's top court rules EU bailout constitutional — 12 July 2012, 13:47 CET

Estonia's Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the new European permanent bailout fund is constitutional, allowing the eurozone's smallest and newest member to ratify the key crisis-fighting tool.

Estonia: country overview — 05 June 2012, 16:51 CET

Estonia, a 2004 European Union entrant, has a modern market-based economy and one of the highest per capita income levels in Central Europe and the Baltic region. Estonia's successive governments have pursued a free market, pro-business economic agenda and have wavered little in their commitment to pro-market reforms.

Doing business in Estonia: Sustainability — 09 April 2012, 12:38 CET

The bases for activity in the field of sustainable development of Estonia are established by the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia and the Sustainable Development Act.

Doing business in Estonia: Staff welfare — 09 April 2012, 12:29 CET

Laws in Estonia enforce equal treatment and non-discrimination in the workplace and define health and safety standards.

Doing business in Estonia: Environmental rules — 07 April 2012, 11:16 CET

In Estonia, the Environmental Charges Act provides the basis for the right to apply charges to businesses for the exploitation and pollution of natural resources.

Estonia boasts 2011 budget surplus, EU's lowest debt — 26 March 2012, 15:14 CET

Estonia posted a budget surplus of 1.0 per cent of the economy last year, while its public debt totalled just 6.0 per cent, the lowest debt in the 27 member European Union, data showed Monday.

Assessment of the changeover to the euro in Estonia — 22 March 2011, 17:59 CET

The Commission on 22 March 2011 adopted a Communication on the introduction of the euro in Estonia. It presents the most important aspects of the changeover to the single currency and draws some conclusions for future changeovers in other Member States. All available information confirms that the changeover in Estonia was well prepared and smoothly implemented and perceived as successful by a large majority of citizens. Pricing stability has also been a key element of the changeover with the 'Fair Pricing Agreement', whereby subscribers to the Agreement commit not to increase their prices without justification.

EU greenlights state aid for high speed internet in Estonia — 20 July 2010, 23:05 CET

The European Commission has authorised under the EU State aid rules Estonia's plans to support the establishment of a country wide high speed broadband infrastructure, the EstWin project.

Representation of the European Commission in Estonia — 17 November 2009, 23:30 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representation in Estonia.

Estonia: Economy Overview — 09 May 2012, 23:07 CET

Estonia, a 2004 European Union entrant, has a modern market-based economy and one of the highest per capita income levels in Central Europe and the Baltic region. Estonia's successive governments have pursued a free market, pro-business economic agenda and have wavered little in their commitment to pro-market reforms.

Estonia Investment Climate 2009 — 17 November 2009, 23:30 CET

Since joining the EU in 2004, the Estonian government has sought to maintain liberal policies in order to attract investments that could produce exports. Foreign investors are treated on an equal footing with local investors.

Setting up a business in Estonia — 05 June 2012, 17:33 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Estonia.

Access to finance — 05 June 2012, 17:46 CET

An overview of the sources of finance available to SMEs in Estonia.

Estonia and the euro — 03 February 2008, 23:27 CET

Estonia joined the European Union in 2004 and is currently preparing to adopt the euro.

Estonia country profile — 05 June 2012, 17:10 CET

Estonia, the most northerly of the Baltic states, regained its independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Estonia became a member of the European Union on 1 May 2004.

Doing Business in Estonia — 05 August 2006, 15:00 CET

Doing Business in Estonia - Columbus Travel

Estonian Chamber of Commerce — 05 August 2006, 14:59 CET

The mission of the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is to develop entrepreneurship in Estonia. The ECCI provides several business-related services – consultation (legal, foreign trade, EU-related), business match-making (trade missions, trade fair visits, presentations), information services (business contacts, co-operation proposals etc.), training and foreign trade documents.

Euro Info Centre Estonia — 05 August 2006, 14:57 CET

Estonian Euro Info Centre - the EIC network is active in 42 countries representing well over 1200 highly skilled people.

World Bank Estonia Country Brief — 05 August 2006, 13:59 CET

Guide from the World Bank on the business environment in Estonia

Doing Business in Estonia (HLBI) — 05 August 2006, 13:58 CET

Guide from HLB International, which has produced a series of international booklets on accounting, taxation and company law information.

International tax guide Estonia (Deloitte) — 05 June 2012, 17:01 CET

Business guide from Deloitte featuring information on Taxation in Estonia.