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Back to homepageHussar emphasised the importance of Baltic cooperation in supporting Ukraine
NordenBladet — Hussar said that the Riigikogu had had very close and fruitful cooperation with the Seimas in many areas, and he hoped that this would continue. “It is crucial for us to persuade not only our European but also
Read MorePresident of the Riigikogu: Estonia supports the aspirations of Belarusian democratic forces
NordenBladet — “A free and democratic Belarus has a place in Europe,” said Hussar, adding that supporting a democratic Belarus was helped by Tsikhanouskaya’s clear pro-European vision. Hussar noted that the representatives of democratic Belarus must work together abroad, and
Read MoreThe National Defence Committee drafts a report on Estonia’s preparedness to prevent and counter security threats
NordenBladet — Chairman of the National Defence Committee Kalev Stoicescu said that the National Security Concept of Estonia was to be updated the next year. The National Defence Committee has to contribute to this process and present its recommendations, and
Read MoreThe Riigikogu did not support amendment of the Land Tax Act
NordenBladet — The Bill on Partial Repeal of the Act on Amendments to the Land Tax (489 SE), initiated by Isamaa Parliamentary Group, provided that the Act on Amendments to the Land Tax Act, passed in the Riigikogu on 19
Read MoreThe Bill on the establishment of the Land and Spatial Planning Board passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The Bill on Amendments to the Government of the Republic Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (reorganisation of the Land Board into the Land and Spatial Planning Board) (457 SE), initiated by the Government, is intended to
Read MoreHussar affirmed Estonia’s support to Moldova’s EU membership
NordenBladet — Hussar welcomed the results of the recent presidential elections and the referendum on accession to the EU in Moldova, and congratulated his colleague on the fact that the people of Moldova had chosen the path of the European
Read MoreMihkelson participates in the visit of European parliamentarians to Georgia
NordenBladet — According to Mihkelson, the purpose of the visit, which was initiated by President Zurabishvili, is to show support for the pro-European people and political forces in Georgia in a situation where Georgia’s democracy has backslided, the parliamentary elections
Read MoreRiigikogu rejected one Bill
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu rejected the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Making a proposal to the Government of the Republic to lower the VAT on food to 5 per cent” (492 OE), submitted by the Estonian Centre Party Group. The
Read MoreChairs of European parliamentary committees demand international investigation of elections in Georgia
NordenBladet — Chairs of committees from the parliaments of 18 countries and the European Parliament expressed regret at Georgia’s democratic backsliding, including the enactment of anti-European legislation limiting the space for independent civil society organizations and human rights. They were
Read MoreThe Estonian Navy, Together with Allies, Hunts for Historical Explosives in Estonian Waters
NordenBladet —On October 4th, the Estonian Navy, together with NATO’s Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1), began a ten-day mine clearance operation in Estonian waters. During this operation, the Estonian Navy will search for, identify, and neutralize historical explosives
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