välismälud
välismälud is an Estonian noun meaning “foreign influences” or “out‑of‑country influences.” It is the plural form of välismälu, a compound of välis (“foreign”) and mälu (“memory” or “knowledge”). The term entered public discourse in the early 2000s as Estonian media and politicians used it to describe perceived external pressures on domestic policy, election processes, or the media landscape.
In a political context, välismälud are often cited when discussing allegations of election interference, disinformation campaigns,
The use of välismälud can be diplomatic or condemning. Some commentators emphasize the need for proactive safeguards