What is integration?
The aim of the integration policy is to contribute to the development of a cohesive and stable society in Estonia, where people with various linguistic and cultural backgrounds have embraced Estonian identity and consider Estonia to be their homeland; actively participate in society, including in employment, lifelong learning and civil society; share democratic values, contribute to the development of the state and society, as well as orient in the Estonian cultural space. Integration is based on the openness of Estonian society and people's awareness and respect for different cultures and languages, and the acceptance of an Estonian identity.
Research in the field of integration is available here.
Partners
Integration policy activities are implemented by the Integration Foundation (INSA). The INSA headquarters is in Narva. Estonian language houses are located in Tallinn and Narva.
Integration activities are also carried out by these institutions: Ministry of the Interior, Ministry of Social Affairs, Ministry of Education and Research, Unemployment Insurance Fund, Innove, local governments, Estonian Public Broadcasting, third sector organisations and others.
Legislation
The field of integration is regulated by the following laws:
§ 49. Everyone has the right to preserve his or her national identity.
§ 50. National minorities have the right, in the interests of their national culture, to establish self-governing agencies under conditions and pursuant to a procedure provided by a law on cultural autonomy for national minorities.
Last updated: 05.05.2022