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Politics and Economy by Ave Abroi

Estonian Issues. Politics and Economy by Ave Abroi . Counties County Government Local municipalities Provincial & town councils Towns Rural districts. Administrative reform Aim Radical variant Reality Cost Responsibility Deadline. Administrative Division. History of Independence.

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Politics and Economy by Ave Abroi

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  1. Estonian Issues Politics and Economy by Ave Abroi

  2. Counties County Government Local municipalities Provincial & town councils Towns Rural districts Administrative reform Aim Radical variant Reality Cost Responsibility Deadline Administrative Division

  3. History of Independence • Up to the 12th century • 24th Feb 1918 – Republic of Estonia • 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact • 1987 Hirvepark • 1988 The Singing Revolution • 1989 Baltic Chain • 20th Aug 1991 military coup

  4. Major Events and Changes1991 - 2002 • 20th Aug 1991 – Declaration of Independence • 1992 – Constitution. Monetary Reform • 1995 – membership in the Council of Europe • 1997 – EU accession negotiations begin • 2000 – Sidney Olympics • 2001 – Eurovision • 2002 – Salt Lake City • Etc.

  5. The President • The head of the state • Supreme commander of Estonia’s National Defence Forces • Term • Rights • Responsibilities

  6. The Riigikogu • Functions • Composition • Elections • Factions • Committees • Procedures

  7. The Government • Formation • Function • Composition • Coalition • Opposition

  8. Population • Size • Fluctuation • Migration • Ethnic composition • Natural increase • Citizenship

  9. Economy Key indicators: • GDP growth • GDP per capita • Annual inflation • Average monthly wage • Unemployment

  10. Entrepreneurship • Sole trader • Partnership • Limited company • Public limited company • Structural unemployment

  11. Exports - Imports • Top investors • Export markets • Import markets • Major export items • Major import items

  12. Banking • Major banks • Currency rates • Reserve requirements • Stock exchange

  13. Taxes • Personal Income Tax • Business Tax • VAT • Excise Duties • Social Security Payment • Health Insurance

  14. Agriculture • Traditions • Main branches • Distribution of land use • Employment • Share in GDP • Market

  15. Business Conventions • “Rather die than communicate!” • Small talk • Degree of formality • The concept of time • Networking • Taboo topics

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