Estonia: History

1918

After the Russian Revolution of 1917, Estonia declares independence.

1940

Following the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union, Soviet troops invade the Baltic region and incorporate Estonia along with the two other Baltic republics into the Soviet Union. 

1991

The Soviet government recognizes the independence of the Baltic Republics.

2004

Estonia formally admitted to both the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the European Union (EU).

2011 Estonia adopts the Euro as its currency.

2014

Estonia signs a new border treaty with Russia after Russia withdrew from an agreement in 2005. 

2021

Kaja Kallas becomes the first female prime minister of Estonia after her Reform Party formed a coalition with the Centre Party.