Hannes Astok, the head of the e-State Academy, says that helping Cuba is the EU's moral obligation.
He states that if the EU does not help, China or Russia might do so. This is a geopolitical struggle.
The e-State Academy plans to help Cuba digitalize. EU funds will be used for this project, which costs €441,000.
Some people criticize this plan. They ask whether it will help Cuba's regime or its people.
Astok says that the project will help Cuban citizens. For example, they will be able to make payments online, making life easier.
Cuba currently faces many problems, such as frequent power outages. People have to rely on cash.
Astok believes that digitalization will help reduce corruption by making information more open and accessible.
He argues that the EU should show Cuba how democracy works, which could help improve Cuba.
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna says that Cuba supports Russia and wants to discuss this at an EU meeting.
The e-State Academy's activities are mainly funded by the EU, with only 1% of projects coming from the Estonian government.