Why is Estonia positioning itself to become a leader in AI? Estonia’s AI journey did not begin with ChatGPT. It began decades ago with Tiger Leap, digital education, digital identity, interoperable public services and a long-term commitment to building a digital society. Today, Estonia is taking the next step: AI Leap and Eesti.ai. But what makes this interesting is not simply the technology. It is the foundation behind it. In my new article, I look at the journey from Tiger

By Mehmet ALTAYFounder & International Projects Director, Teachers Education Academy (TEA)Founder & Board Member, Koolitus- ja Arenguühing (Training and Empowerment Association) In May 2026, the Council of the European Union published a compromise text on the proposed Regulation establishing the Erasmus+ Programme for the period 2028–2034. While the legislative process is still ongoing, the document already provides valuable insight into the strategic direction of the next ge