In Estonia, there is talk of war. Practical questions arise: What to do in the event of an airstrike or large-scale evacuation? How to ensure access to funds in a bank account? What can civilians do to be useful? Long-term personal considerations come into play: Is now the right time to purchase a house? Have a child? These are conversations that nations further from Russia are not having.
This article was originally published in Polish by OKO.press.
Yet, public opinion surveys reveal that it is not the fear of war that stands out but rather the stability of views regarding Estonia’s security and the safety of its residents. Between 2022 and 2024, an average of 55% of locals believed that Estonia was secure; around 70