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Every person has value. No one should be pushed aside because of their physical or mental differences. It is neither right, nor fair, nor wise.
The fundamental right to education is not merely a matter of worldview or a game of legal paragraphs – it is much more than that. It is a right that plays a decisive role in a person’s development and in the fulfillment of their dreams. It must be kept in mind, however, that the interpretation of the fundamental right to education is multifaceted. People are different: we have different backgrounds, needs, and opportunities.
26 September 2025, Estonian Knighthood House.
Presentation by Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise at the Development Day of the Ministry of the Interior’s Area of Government at the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, 18 September 2025.
The opportunities are clear — technology allows us to process vast amounts of data, automate tasks, and improve efficiency. However, we must also remain aware of the risks, especially concerning the rule of law, fundamental rights, and human dignity.
AI is rapidly reshaping our societies. The opportunities are clear — technology allows us to process vast amounts of data, automate tasks, and improve efficiency. However, we must also remain aware of the risks, especially concerning the rule of law, fundamental rights, and human dignity.
Welcoming speech at ISPCAN Congress „Child protection for the most vulnerable children and families“ in Tallinn 13 June 2022 by Chancellor of Justice Prof. Ülle Madise.
Presentation by Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise at the 5th Baltic Pediatric Congress on 3.06.2022.
Taro, K. (2018). Administrative Reform as Part of State Reform. Collection of articles: Administrative reform 2017 in Estonia, pp 523-560. Tallinn: Ministry of Finance.
Olle, V., Lust-Vedder, L. (2018). The Protection of the Constitutional Guarantees for Local Government during the Administrative-Territorial Reform. Collection of articles: Administrative reform 2017 in Estonia, pp 523-560. Tallinn: Ministry of Finance.
Conference on the advisory role of academies in the information society, 23 October 2018
Technology must serve human beings not vice versa. Technology isn’t good or bad, neither is it neutral. It always has an impact.
Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends and colleagues, I am extremely pleased to welcome you all in Tallinn, in the same building that hosted all the most important meetings during Estonia´s European Union Presidency last autumn.
The Right to Data Protection as a Fundamental Right – Estonian perspective.
The Constitution of the Republic of Estonia states that circumscription of rights and freedoms must be necessary in a democratic society and may not distort the nature of the rights and freedoms circumscribed.
Fundamental rights are often thought to be a constraint on democracy. The argument runs as follows: it is fine to let the people decide, but only to the point where their freedom of decision-making meets the boundaries of constitutional rights and freedoms. If one adopts this perspective, the Ombudsman will appear if not hostile to democracy, then at least as a counter-force.