Whatever the odds, history is never written in advance, and freedom always has the wherewithal to prevail.

Born to an Estonian refugee family living in Stockholm, Sweden, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves always believed his country would one day regain its independence from the former Soviet Union.

A promoter of European unity, Toomas’s rich career has taken him from journalist, diplomat, party leader and minister to member of the European Parliament. He was also the architect of the digitalization of his country, regularly ranked among the leaders in this critically important field worldwide.

What innovative ideas can the international family of nations learn from the Estonian success story? Without further ado, let's learn more!