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Back to homepageEstonia: Kiik replied to the interpellation concerning psycho-social support in crises
NordenBladet â The Minister of Social Affairs Tanel Kiik replied to the interpellation concerning psycho-social support in crises (No. 6), submitted by members of the Riigikogu Signe Riisalo, Erkki Keldo, Vilja Toomast, Annely Akkermann, Signe Kivi, Maris Lauri, JĂźri Jaanson,
Read MoreEstonia: 2018 Report of the European Court of Auditors is presented to the Riigikogu Committees
NordenBladet â Today at 2 p.m., Member of the European Court of Auditors Juhan Parts will give an overview of the 2018 annual report of the European Court of Auditors to the European Union Affairs Committee, the Finance Committee and
Read MoreEstonia: Loone became head of the Estonian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
NordenBladet â The Riigikogu passed a Resolution on an amendment to the membership of the Estonian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Head of the delegation Kadri Simson (Centre Party) was excluded from the delegation, and Kerstin-Oudekki Loone (Centre Party)
Read MoreEstonia: Bill on Amendments to the Bank of Estonia (Eesti Pank) Act passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet â The Bill will specify the formation of the membership of the Supervisory Board of the Bank of Estonia, and the requirements for members of the supervisory board, and the term of their mandate. The Bill on Amendments to
Read MoreEstonia: Taavi Aas replied to the interpellation concerning the financing of road construction
NordenBladet â The Minister of Economic Affairs and Infrastructure Taavi Aas replied to the interpellation concerning the financing of road construction (No. 4), submitted by members of the Riigikogu Aivar SĂľerd, Andres Sutt, Taavi RĂľivas, Kaja Kallas, Annely Akkermann, Kristina
Read MoreEstonia: PĂľlluaas to his colleagues in the PACE: We must demand that Russia respects human rights
NordenBladet â The President of the Riigikogu Henn PĂľlluaas spoke at the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) in Strasbourg, focusing on the restoration of Russiaâs right to vote in
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu granted postponement to holders of UK driverâs licence in the event of Brexit
NordenBladet â Today, the Riigikogu passed an Act that allows holders of UK driving licences to drive on Estonian roads for one year after Brexit. The Act on Amendments to the Traffic Act relating to the Withdrawal of the United
Read MoreRiigikogu supported visa-free working holidays in Japan for young Estonian adults
NordenBladet â The Riigikogu ratified the Act on the Ratification of the Arrangements for Working Holidays between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of Japan, which allows Estonia and Japan to issue multiple-entry working holiday visas
Read MoreEstonia: Bills relating to pension rise passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet â At todayâs plenary sitting, the Riigikogu concluded the first reading of two Bills intended to additionally increase pensions in the coming year. The Bill on Amendments to § 61 of the State Pension Insurance Act (79 SE), initiated
Read MoreEstonia: Bill facilitating the curbing of the generation of greenhouse gases passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet â The Bill that will transpose into Estonian law the EU directive which aims to enhance cost-effective greenhouse gas emission reductions and low-carbon investments, initiated by the Government, passed the second reading in the Riigikogu today. Another aim of
Read MoreEstonian delegation to the IPU condemns Turkeyâs military operation in Syria
NordenBladet â Today, the 141st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) will vote on the joint statement of the delegations of France, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland and Egypt that calls on Turkey to end its military operations on Syrian territory.
Read MoreEstonia: Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Enn Eesmaa is meeting his Nordic and Baltic counterparts in Sweden
NordenBladet â The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Enn Eesmaa is taking part in the meeting of the chairmen of the foreign affairs committees of the Nordic Countries and Baltic States (NB 8) in Stockholm. Their discussions will focus
Read MoreYesterday an honorary Estonian consulate was reopened in Bordeaux, France
NordenBladet – On Friday an honorary Estonian consulate was reopened in Bordeaux, France to enable better business links with the region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Jacques de Galzain has became Estonia’s new honorary consul in Bordeaux, France. Andre Pung, the Director of
Read MoreNATO PA Estonian delegation attends the Annual Session in London
NordenBladet â Members of the Estonian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly (PA) Ants Laaneots, Leo Kunnas and Sven Sester attend the Annual Session of the NATO PA in London. Member of the delegation Ants Laaneots said that he intended
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu discussed pensions as a matter of significant national importance
NordenBladet â The matter of significant national importance âThe Future of Pension â Who Will Provide for the Elderly?â, initiated by the Social Democratic Party Faction, was deliberated at the Riigikogu today. Presentations were made by the Head of the
Read MoreEstonia: The Bill concerning space sector development passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet â At todayâs sitting of the Riigikogu, the Bill on Estoniaâs membership of the European Space Agency that would allow a larger amount to be allocated to projects targeted at Estonia passed the first reading. The Bill on the
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