Reports

The Estonian healthcare system relies on solidarity-based health insurance, in which working-age and healthy people contribute to covering their own medical costs as well as those of other insured people. The services are centrally financed and organised by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund. Two-thirds of healthcare revenues come from social tax paid by working people, who make up about half of all those who have health insurance.

In Estonia, there is a dense main local public services network, which means the accessibility of services is high compared to other European countries.

Culture and sports carry national identity and maintain social memory. At the same time, they create a strong sense of belonging, boost health and support social cohesion and personal well-being. Culture and sports create economic value through job creation, tourism and exports. We cannot focus only on short-term costs and revenues in funding these sectors; it is important to take a look at their long-term impact to help build a healthier, more cohesive and more economically viable society.

The purpose of this report is to explore opportunities how public sector services and benefits could better account for each person’s individuality and unique circumstances, thereby increasing both people’s wellbeing and service efficiency.

The Estonian electricity system is facing major changes that reflect global trends, such as electrification, decentralised generation and the open energy market. As a result, the traditional electricity systems are being redesigned.