eestvedamine
Eestvedamine is a term used in Estonian political and social discourse to describe a form of governance or leadership that foregrounds Estonian national interests and identity in public policy and administration. The word blends Eesti- (Estonia) with vedamine (driving or leading) and is primarily used in Estonian-language discussions to analyze how state power is exercised with an emphasis on national language, culture, and sovereignty.
In scholarly and policy debates, eestvedamine is not a formal doctrine but an analytic concept applied to
The concept is often contrasted with more inclusive or cosmopolitan governance models, which has led to discussions
See also: nationalism, nation-building, language policy, Estonian politics, public administration.
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