Kersti Kaljulaid: "EU's role in supporting Member States in digital transformation in a legally permissive environment"

Humboldt Speech on Europe by the President of the Republic of Estonia

"It is not an option for governments to gurantee digital IDs, therefore internet safety for their citizens but [...] it is an obligation."

On 10 November 2020, Kersti Kaljulaid, President of the Republic of Estonia, gave a Humboldt Speech on Europe online on the topic of "EU's role in supporting Member States in digital transformation in a legally permissive environment". In particular, she emphasised the need for laws to be effective in the digital space. After her speech, the President engaged in a detailed discussion with the participants.