Liisa-Ly Pakosta, Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Estonia, shares insights on Estonia’s pioneering digital governance. At the conference Digitaler Staat she highlights how secure interoperability and “once-only” data principles enable efficient, citizen-centered services while maintaining full transparency and public trust. She explains that Estonia combines high-level cybersecurity with AI-driven governance, redesigning services and exploring sovereign solutions. Pakosta also praises Germany’s digital initiatives, noting their potential to become a European leader. She underlines how digital innovation, transparency, and AI integration shape the next generation of public administration.