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Back to homepageEstonia: Webinar on Next Digital Economy
NordenBladet — The 2020s and 2030s will probably be the two most dynamic decades in human history, as a broad suite of technologies mature and combine to redefine the fundamental organizing principles of the economy. So far, the digital transformation
Read MoreEstonia: Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee meets with his Nordic and Baltic colleagues
NordenBladet — Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Enn Eesmaa hosts the chairmen of the foreign affairs committees of the parliaments of the Nordic and Baltic cooperation format (NB8) at a video conference today.
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu decided to amend the Act on Amendments to the Rescue Act and the Weapons Act
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu did not pass unamended the Act on Amendments to the Rescue Act and the Weapons Act, which the President of the Republic had refused to proclaim. 88 members of the Riigikogu voted against
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu legalised holding plenary sittings by remote attendance
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) amended the Riigikogu Rules of Procedure and Internal Rules Act. In the future, it will also be possible to hold the plenary sittings so that the members of the
Read MoreEstonia: National Defence Committee discussed implementation of National Security Concept in national defence
NordenBladet — The National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) got an overview of the implementation of the National Security Concept of Estonia in national defence from Prime Minister Jüri Ratas, and decided that in addition to solving
Read MoreEstonia: Agenda, 18–21 May 2020 of the 3rd Session of the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly
NordenBladet — Agenda for the 15th Working Week (18 May 2020–21 May 2020) of the 3rd Session of the Riigikogu Plenary Assembly Monday, 18 May 1. Bill on Amendments to the Product Conformity Attestation Act (125 SE), initiated by the
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu passed the Act supporting conduct of military intelligence
NordenBladet — Today, the Riigikogu passed an Act that gives the Defence Forces additional rights in performing background checks and implementing authorisation for the use of human intelligence sources. The Act on Amendments to the Estonian Defence Forces Organisation Act,
Read MoreEstonia: Foreign Affairs Committee supported the Foreign Policy Development Plan 2030
NordenBladet — At its video sitting today, the Foreign Affairs Committee approved the Foreign Policy Development Plan 2030 by a majority vote, and presented its own position on the Plan. The Chairman of the Committee Enn Eesmaa emphasised the need
Read MoreEstonia: Pentus-Rosimannus became member of NATO Innovation Advisory Board
NordenBladet — Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Keit Pentus-Rosimannus has been appointed a member of the Innovation Advisory Board of the NATO Maritime Unmanned Systems Initiative, which focuses on the developing of innovative
Read MoreEstonia: A Bill on emergency passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The Bill on Amendments to the Medical Devices Act, the Emergency Act and Other Acts (165 SE), initiated by the Government, will bring the Medical Devices Act into conformity with European Union law. During the proceedings, the Social
Read MoreEstonia: Riigikogu amended the Electronic Communications Act
NordenBladet — Today, the Riigikogu passed an Act that would authorise the Government to introduce the obligation to provide information about the technology used in communication networks in order to ensure a high level of security in communication networks. The
Read MoreEstonia: National Defence Committee received an overview of the business continuity of communication networks and cross-use of infrastructure
NordenBladet — At its meeting today, the National Defence Committee heard about the business continuity of communication networks and cross-use of infrastructure as well as the concept of national communication, and concluded that from the viewpoint of comprehensive national defence,
Read MoreEstonia: Bill supporting joint income tax returns of spouses passed the first reading
NordenBladet — The Bill that would again allow spouses to submit a joint tax return passed its first reading in the Riigikogu today. The Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (154 SE), initiated by the Estonian Reform Party faction,
Read MoreEstonia: Minister of Foreign Affairs gave Foreign Affairs Committee an overview of crisis exit action plan
NordenBladet — At the video sitting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) today, Minister of Foreign Affairs Urmas Reinsalu gave the Committee an overview of the action plan of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for
Read MoreEstonia: Foreign Affairs Committee was satisfied that Estonia is ready for UN Security Council Presidency
NordenBladet — During the video conference today, the Foreign Affairs Committee received assurance that Estonia is well prepared for our UN Security Council Presidency which starts in May. The Chairman of the Committee Enn Eesmaa described Estonia as standing on
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu ratified agreement on Baltic air surveillance cooperation
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu approved the Act which ratified the agreement between the Governments of the three Baltic countries on the configuration of the Baltic Air Surveillance Network and Control System. The new intergovernmental agreement provides that
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