Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Liisa Pakosta said that industrial capacities during peacetime were instrumental for keeping peace. “For Estonia, this is an issue of survival. We know that Russia has the will to restore the Russian Empire, that Russia is rebuilding its capabilities at a strong pace, that Russia’s troops are numerically larger than they were before the war. We must do everything to ensure that Russia would not get the opportunity to attack the European Union and NATO,” Pakosta stated.
“The Russian Empire must receive a clear deterrence from the European Union’s defence industry, and this means peacetime production capability that meets wartime requirements. Even if we do not use this production capability to its full extent in peacetime, it is better to risk wasting the capacity than to lose the next war. If we want to be better protected after five years, decisive steps need to be taken now, both at the national level by increasing defence spending and at the European level by investing in capabilities,” Pakosta emphasised.
Member of the European Union Affairs Committee Aleksei Jevgrafov added that today’s decision of the Committee had been adopted by a consensus, and the members of the Riigikogu had agreed to all priorities and needs that had been set out in Estonia’s positions. He pointed out that the Defence Industrial Strategy was a historic document for the European Union as well. “The 1.5 billion euros planned for enhancing Europe’s defence readiness in the proposal for a Regulation is not enough, and it is complicated to increase defence capability with that. As funding is urgently needed, Estonia supports the issuing of European Union Defence Bonds as one solution, in order to mobilise at least 100 billion euros of additional funding sources before 2028.”
Kristo Enn Vaga, who gave an overview of the positions of the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu at the sitting, highlighted developing the European defence industry as a clear priority for Estonia. “We must respond to Russian aggression and the speed of their war machine with long-term planning and strategy. Bringing more money into defence will speed up the delivery of the necessary ammunition, boost Europe’s economy and create more jobs. It is in Estonia’s interests that the strategy is swiftly implemented and that not only the Eastern border countries, but all 27 EU Member States take the developing of the defence industry seriously.”
It was decided at the sitting that the draft did not set out clearly what needed to be done to enhance defence capability, but Estonia wanted that the emphasis would be on developing ammunition, air defence and distant strike capability.
At the sitting, Director of the Innovation Department of the Ministry of Defence Miiko Peris gave an overview of the European Defence Industrial Strategy and programme, and the positions of the Government in regard to them.
The European Union Affairs Committee also discussed the European Defence Industrial Strategy in detail also at its public sitting on 11 March, and approved Estonia’s positions on increasing defence readiness funding at its public sitting on 27 May, where the next long-term budget of the European Union was discussed.
For more information, please contact: Liisa Pakosta, phone +372 502 6191
The Riigikogu made a fundamental decision on whether to consider nuclear energy production in Estonia in the future. The Resolution is mainly based on the analysis conducted by the Nuclear Energy Working Group, which concluded that the adoption of nuclear energy in Estonia is feasible.
According to the Resolution, the National Development Plan of the Energy Sector Until 2035 must address the impacts of the adoption of nuclear energy in order to ensure security of energy supply during the transition to climate-neutral energy production.
When establishing the regulatory framework, it must be ensured that the risks related to national security, financing and form of ownership are thoroughly assessed.
According to the explanatory memorandum of the Resolution, the adoption of nuclear energy in Estonia would have several advantages. Among other things, nuclear power would provide a continuous generation capacity that would balance the fluctuations in renewable energy generation capacity, help Estonia reach its climate neutrality target, ensure a stable and affordable electricity price in the long term perspective, promote research and development, bring economic benefits and create jobs for local people. The Resolution does not grant the right to build a nuclear power plant in Estonia.
41 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of passing the Resolution of the Riigikogu “Supporting the adoption of nuclear energy in Estonia” (431 OE), submitted by 55 members of the Riigikogu. 25 members of the Riigikogu voted against the Resolution, and there were two abstentions.
The joint statement evokes the expected decision by the G7 leaders (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, and US) at their next meeting on whether — and how — to seize the nearly €300bn in Russian state assets frozen in western countries since February 2022. “As chairs and parliamentarians of our respective parliamentary foreign and European affairs committees, we collectively urge G7 leaders to explore all legal avenues to support Ukraine, starting with the creation of multilateral or bilateral loan facilities backed by the windfall profits generated by the frozen Russian assets,” they write.
However, they see this as only the first step. “The ultimate objective must be to fully confiscate all Russian assets and transfer them to Ukraine, ensuring that this process adheres to international law. Russia’s war of aggression has already done almost €500bn in damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure — and that amount grows daily,” write the parliamentarians, referring to the fact that at least €3bn a month in outside financial assistance is required just to prevent a collapse of Ukraine’s economy. “Against numbers like these, confiscating €3bn in annual windfall profits on Russia’s frozen assets simply is not a sufficient response to the challenge Russia has issued to Ukraine and its friends in the democratic world.”
The parliamentarians say in their joint statement that a multilateral or bilateral loan facility backed by windfall profits generated by the frozen Russian assets is estimated to only provide around €40bn-€50bn to Ukraine. “We see these proposals as a first step — not an alternative — to confiscating the nearly €300bn,” they state.
The parliamentarians affirm the need to step up our assistance to help Ukraine win this war — both for Ukraine’s democratic European future and for our own security. “To do that, we need to be prepared to take big, bold decisions proportionate to the historical significance of our times. Our decision here will set a precedent either way. If we confiscate the entire €300bn in accordance with international law, we affirm the legal right to take countermeasures when a state like Russia grossly violates international law with its aggression,” the statement reads.
They see confiscating the full amount as sending a signal of our resolve to Vladimir Putin and other authoritarians who may seek to attack their neighbours that such aggression has severe financial consequences. “Leading economists who support full confiscation point out that most market impacts were priced in at the time these assets were originally frozen two years ago — and that seizure in response to aggression would be too rare an occurrence to have major currency impacts. To do this, we urge the G7 to dispense with half-measures and to take the only step that will have the required impact — confiscation of all €300bn in frozen Russian central bank assets,” the parliamentarians write.
The joint statement was signed by chairs of committees and members of parliaments from the European Parliament and the parliaments of Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, France, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Moldova, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, United Kingdom, and United States. The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu Marko Mihkelson signed the statement on behalf of Estonia.
The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu Marko Mihkelson describes the cooperation with Latvian and Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Committees as closer than ever, as is testified by numerous joint visits and statements. “If we hope to achieve our goals in foreign and security policy, it is crucial that we continue our close cooperation, harmonise our positions, and plan our further steps together,” he said.
The meeting will focus on supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russia, who continues its war of aggression. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Jonatan Vseviov will take part in the discussion on Russia’s aggression in Ukraine and the global security situation more broadly. The Ambassador of Sweden to Estonia Ingrid Tersman will participate in the discussion on cooperation within NATO and strengthening European security.
The delegations of Foreign Affairs Committees will take part in a commemoration of victims of the 1941 June deportation in Kudjape cemetery and lay flowers on their memorial. They are also scheduled to visit Baltic Workboats in Nasva.
Other members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu to take part in the meeting with Baltic colleagues are Ester Karuse and Luisa Rõivas.
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NordenBladet – Norse mythology is a rich and complex web of beliefs, gods, and creatures that played a significant role in the lives of the Scandinavian people. The Norse cosmos was divided into nine different realms, each with its own unique characteristics, inhabitants, and stories. In this article, we will explore the nine realms of Norse mythology and gain a deeper understanding of the ancient Norse worldview.
In Norse mythology, the nine realms were not just physical places but also represented different aspects of the universe and the human experience. For example, Midgard represented the human world and the experiences of humans, while Asgard represented the divine and the experiences of the gods.
The Norse cosmos was also believed to be constantly in motion, with the realms constantly interacting and influencing each other. For example, the events in Midgard would affect the gods in Asgard, and vice versa.
The Norse gods were not immortal, and their fate was ultimately linked to the fate of the cosmos. In the end, the Norse believed that the world would come to an end in a great battle called Ragnarok, where the gods would fight the giants and the forces of chaos.
Another important aspect of Norse mythology was the concept of fate, known as the Norns. The Norns were three goddesses who were said to spin the thread of fate and determine the course of individual lives and the world as a whole.
The Norse people also believed in reincarnation, and that after death, the soul would be reincarnated into another body. This cycle of reincarnation was seen as a way for the soul to continue learning and growing until it was finally able to reach Valhalla and live with the gods.
The nine realms of Norse mythology were not just physical places, but also represented different aspects of the universe and the human experience. The Norse worldview was rich and complex, encompassing ideas of fate, reincarnation, and the interaction between the gods and humans. These beliefs and myths continue to captivate and inspire people to this day.
The nine relams:
Image depicting Norse mythology, showcasing the nine distinct realms interconnected by the ash tree Yggdrasil (Illustrations by NordenBladet)
Asgard: Asgard (Old Norse: Ásgarðr) is the realm of the gods, the home of Odin, Thor, and the other Aesir gods. It is located in the highest part of the cosmos and is said to be surrounded by a rainbow bridge called Bifröst. Asgard was a place of great beauty and prosperity, where the gods lived in magnificent halls and feasted on the flesh of the goat Heidrun.
Valhalla (Valhǫll) is the great hall of the god Odin, located in Asgard. It is where the bravest and most honored warriors who died in battle would go after they died, and where they would train and prepare for the final battle of Ragnarok.
In Valhalla, the warriors would live a life of constant feasting, fighting, and revelry, forever honored and remembered by the gods and other warriors. The idea of Valhalla was a source of great comfort and inspiration for the Norse people, who valued bravery and honor in battle above all else.
It was also believed that the warriors who went to Valhalla would be chosen by the Valkyries, female warriors who would ride over the battlefield and select the bravest warriors to bring to Valhalla. This idea was a source of great fascination and inspiration for the Norse people, and the Valkyries remain an important part of Norse mythology and culture to this day.
Valkyrie (Illustrations by NordenBladet)
Viking(Illustrations by NordenBladet)
Folkvangr is a hall in Norse mythology, often associated with the goddess Freyja. It is believed to be located in Asgard and is said to be one of the nine realms of Norse cosmology.
In Norse mythology, Freyja was the goddess of love, fertility, and war, and was considered to be one of the most powerful and beloved of all the gods and goddesses. Folkvangr was her dwelling place and was said to be a place of great beauty and splendor, where Freyja would receive half of the souls of those who died in battle.
The idea of Folkvangr was a source of great fascination and inspiration for the Norse people, and Freyja remains one of the most popular and beloved figures in Norse mythology to this day. Folkvangr was seen as a place of honor and reward for the brave warriors who died in battle, and as a place of comfort and solace for their loved ones who remained behind.
Vanaheim: Vanaheim was the home of the Vanir gods, a different tribe of gods than the Aesir. The Vanir were associated with fertility, the harvest, and the natural world. The goddess Freya was one of the most famous Vanir, known for her love of beauty and her ability to control the minds of men. Vanaheim was a peaceful realm, where the Vanir lived in harmony with nature and each other.
Svartalfheim (Nidavellir): Svartalfheim was the realm of the dwarves, a race of skilled craftsmen who lived underground. The dwarves were said to be able to forge magical items and were often sought after by the gods for their talents. The dwarves were also known for their love of gold and their great wealth.
Midgard (Miðgarðr): Midgard was the realm of humans, located in the center of the Norse cosmos. It was said to be surrounded by an ocean and was the only realm accessible to humans. Midgard was a place of great turmoil and change, where humans lived and died and the forces of nature were constantly at work.
Alfheim: Alfheim was the realm of the elves, a race of beings known for their beauty, grace, and magic. The elves were said to be light and joyful creatures, who lived in harmony with nature and were the guardians of the natural world. Alfheim was a place of great beauty, where the elves lived in peace and prosperity.
Jotunheim (Jǫtunheimr): Jotunheim was the realm of the giants, a race of beings known for their great size and strength. The giants were often in conflict with the gods, who saw them as a threat to their power and control. Jotunheim was a place of great danger, where the giants lived and plotted against the gods.
Muspelheim (Múspellsheimr): Muspelheim was the realm of fire, a place of great heat and light. The giant Surt was said to rule over Muspelheim, and it was believed that the fire of Muspelheim would eventually consume the world. Muspelheim was a place of both destruction and creation, where the flames gave birth to new life and consumed all that was old.
Niflheim (Niflheimr): Niflheim was the realm of ice, a place of cold and darkness. The goddess Hel was said to rule over Niflheim, and it was believed that the dead who did not die in battle would end up in this frozen underworld. Niflheim was a place of death and decay, where the cold winds and ice forever chilled the souls of the dead.
Hel (Helheim): Helheim was the underworld, a place of darkness and decay, where the dead who did not die in battle went after. In Norse mythology it is associated with death, the underworld, and the afterlife. It was believed to be located in the far northern regions, beyond the realm of Midgard.
In Norse mythology, Hel was the daughter of Loki and the giantess Angrboda. She was depicted as a half-dead, half-alive figure with a pale complexion and was said to rule over the dead in the underworld. The souls of those who did not die in battle and did not go to Valhalla or Folkvangr were believed to go to Hel after they died.
In Norse cosmology, Hel was considered to be a place of punishment for the wicked and the damned, where they would spend eternity in cold and darkness. However, it was also believed that some souls could be redeemed and eventually leave Hel and go to a better afterlife.
The idea of Hel was a source of great fear and fascination for the Norse people, who believed that death was not the end, but rather a journey to the afterlife. Hel remains an important part of Norse mythology and continues to be a symbol of death, the underworld, and the afterlife to this day.
Image: In Norse mythology, the structure of the universe is organized into nine distinct realms that are interconnected by the ash tree Yggdrasil. The nine worlds were Asgard, Midgard, Jotunheim, Niflheim, Muscenters, Helheim, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, and Vanaheim. (Illustrations by NordenBladet)
The Speakers confirm that their countries will continue the work on bilateral security cooperation agreements and their implementation, and regard commitments for sustained long term military assistance to Ukraine as a priority. “Comprehensive support to enhance Ukraine’s combat capability in the fight against Russia’s war of aggression, as well as initiatives to ensure the rapid supply of weapons and ammunition to the Ukraine’s armed forces we see as particularly important,” they declare.
According to the joint declaration, the Speakers appreciate the prospect of establishing a NATO-Ukraine Joint Analysis, Training and Education Centre in Poland so that Ukraine can share its experience in combating Russia`s war of aggression. They also recognize that the war effort is more effective without setting limitations to our support. “We reiterate that Ukraine has the right to defend itself according to the international law, and that also includes striking legitimate military targets in Russian territory. Ukraine must be able to hit back the attacks that come from Russia or the occupied territories of Ukraine,” the Speakers say in the joint declaration.
The Speakers welcome the readiness of some countries to join an international coalition and send their instructors to Ukraine, at a time suitable for them, to train Ukraine’s military. “[We] recognize that a significant escalation of the situation, which will pose a threat to Ukrainian statehood, will require more decisive actions from the pro-Ukrainian coalition.” they say.
The Speakers believe that a condition for ensuring sustainable peace in Europe is to secure Ukraine’s place in Euro-Atlantic structures, and expect that the NATO Summit in Washington in July will contribute to defining irreversible Ukraine’s path to membership. They also point out that Ukraine’s accession negotiations with the European Union are a strategic objective for Ukraine and the EU, and therefore, the First intergovernmental conference to open accession talks with Ukraine must be held no later than June. “Poland, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania support Ukraine and are ready to share the experience of 20 years of their membership in the European Union,” the joint declaration underlines.
The Speakers also declare continued intensive cooperation between their nations to counter the pressing and pervasive threat of Russia’s neo-imperialist policies. “[We] firmly believe that our collective strength – Poles, Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians, Ukrainians – is the key to confronting the Russia’s threat and ensuring regional security,” they say.
Besides Hussar, the joint declaration was also signed by Daiga Mieriņa from the Parliament of Latvia, Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen from the Parliament of Lithuania, Szymon Hołownia from the Parliament of Poland, and Ruslan Stefanchuk from the Parliament of Ukraine.
The Speakers made the joint declaration after their two-day meeting in Białystok, where supporting Ukraine, strengthening the security of Europe and joint resistance to Russia’s intensifying hybrid and cyber attacks was discussed. Regional security was addressed at the meeting also in a wider sense, by discussing the cooperation between local governments, cross-border projects, science and culture cooperation and youth exchange. The Speakers of parliaments also met with local young people, with whom they exchanged ideas about the security situation in Europe and possible further developments.
The Bill on supplementary budget passed the first reading
The aim of the Bill on the Supplementary Budget for 2024 (456 SE), initiated by the Government, is to ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the country.
Minister of Finance Mart Võrklaev explained that, on 8 December 2023, the Riigikogu had adopted the state budget for 2024, which had a revenue volume of approximately 16.7 billion euro and an expenditure volume of 17.7 billion euro, and an investment and investment subsidies budget of approximately 1.9 billion euro.
“According to last year’s summer economic forecast, on the basis of which the Government prepared the 2024 budget, Estonia’s public finances were in a difficult situation. The main problems stemmed from a long-term budget deficit and rapid expenditure growth outpacing revenue growth. The deficit was exacerbated by soaring interest costs,” the minister admitted.
According to Võrklaev, the state budget for 2024 has been adopted in such a way that it contains decisions in the order of 500 million euro to improve the budget and put it on a sustainable path. This follows savings decisions totalling around 850 million euro over the period 2024–2027. This includes both last year’s ministerial savings and making allowances for families with many children more affordable for the state.
Võrklaev noted that this year’s spring economic forecast, published on 3 April, was more pessimistic than the previous one. The economic recovery has been slower and so tax revenues have been lower. “If the state receives less revenue, it will have to make additional efforts to rein in spending as well. To this end, the Government decided to make a negative supplementary budget for 2024,” the minister said.
Reducing the state budget deficit is a preparatory step for drafting next year’s national budget where it will have to be ensured that up to 80% of the austerity measures will be of a permanent nature and meet the target of reducing budget deficit in future years. In order to bring the general government deficit below 3% of GDP this year and to comply with European Union budgetary rules, it has been decided to bring government revenue and expenditure closer together by 183 million euro, with a budgetary impact of 173 million euro.
Including the supplementary budget measures, this year the general government deficit will reach 1.19 billion euro, or 3% of GDP. The negative supplementary budget includes 115 million euro in savings measures and 68 million euro in revenue measures. All ministries and agencies, as well as public foundations, will contribute to savings, saving mainly on their operational and management costs. The amount of savings for ministries will be in the order of 63 million euro.
Võrklaev said that the Government did not plan to cancel major investments, but the state of the budget would be affected by the postponement of some investments. The agreement is that investments should be put in place as soon as possible. “We have set a target that 70% of investments and investment subsidies will have to be committed by August this year in order to implement the investment budget to the maximum extent by the end of the year. The task of the supplementary budget has been to take an honest look at which investments can be delivered this year and which ones cannot,” the minister said.
The negative supplementary budget will not reduce funding for national defence which is the highest priority sector. However, the Ministry of Defence, in solidarity with others, is finding ways to save on labour and management costs. The funds released will be channelled into improving defence capabilities.
In the area of government of the Ministry of the Interior, the saving will come at the expense of one-off costs in the order of 3 million euro. This time, the budget savings measures do not concern the foundations of museums, theatres or concert organisations, or legal persons governed by public law. Hospitals have been given a guideline to improve their budgetary position by reducing operating costs to the extent of 1%. The level of research and development and innovation expenditure will be reduced to 1% of GDP, taking into account the revised GDP forecast, while maintaining the agreed target.
To increase revenue, we have decided to increase the amount of dividends from the State Forest Management Centre and Elering Ltd. In addition, the reserve of the Government of the Republic, both unallocated and earmarked, will be reduced.
The aim of the supplementary budget is to ensure the country’s financial stability and allow the Government to respond flexibly to different situations and needs that may arise during the year. “A negative supplementary budget is one of the necessary steps to achieve this goal,” Võrklaev said.
The Chairman of the Finance Committee Annely Akkermann gave an overview of the discussion that had taken place in the Committee.
During the debate, Urmas Reinsalu (Isamaa), Priit Lomp (Social Democratic Party), Andrei Korobeinik (Centre Party), Maris Lauri (Reform Party) and Kert Kingo (Estonian Conservative People’s Party) took the floor.
The Estonian Centre Party Group moved to reject the Bill at the first reading. The motion was not supported because 15 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour, 50 were against and there was one abstention. The first reading of the Bill was concluded and the deadline for submission of motions to amend was set for 4 p.m. on 12 June.
The Riigikogu heard replies to three interpellations
Prime Minister Kaja Kallas replied to the interpellations submitted by members of the Riigikogu concerning the increase of the pioneer capability of the war-time Defence Forces in light of the experience of the present stage of the Russian-Ukrainian war (No. 607), Ukraine’s accession to the European Union (No. 613) and the non-taxation of the extraordinary profits of banks (No. 615).
At the beginning of the sitting of the Riigikogu, the justice of the Supreme Court Oliver Kask took his oath of office.
Urve Tiidus took the floor during the open microphone.
The sitting ended at 5.27 p.m.
Photos (Author: Erik Peinar, Chancellery of the Riigikogu)
57 members of the Riigikogu supported and 13 voted against the adopting of the Statement of the Riigikogu “On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia” (449 AE), submitted by 44 members of the Riigikogu.
In the Statement, the Riigikogu points out that despite widespread protests, calls from the EU and Georgia’s allies and a veto by the President of Georgia, on 28 May the Parliament of Georgia, with the votes of the ruling party Georgian Dream, passed the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, which is inspired by the Russian Federation’s so-called Foreign Agents Law that the Putin regime uses to repress civil society, the media and political opposition.
According to the Statement, the EU, the Venice Commission of the Council of Europe as well as the Georgian civil society have declared the law to be contrary to the European Convention on Human Rights and the UN International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, as it violates the principles of the rule of law, legality and proportionality, as well as non-discrimination.
The Riigikogu condemns the activities of the Government and the parliamentary majority of Georgia in passing the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence and abandoning the European values, and calls on the Parliament and Government of Georgia to immediately repeal the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence.
The Riigikogu also calls on the Government of Georgia to stop using violence against demonstrators, civil society and opposition politicians, to carry out legal investigations in regard of the authorities and individuals who have used violence against peaceful protesters, to uphold its promise to promote the rule of law and protect human rights, and to implement the reforms that are demanded by the overwhelming majority of the citizens of Georgia and are a precondition for the accession to the EU.
The Statement underlines that as long as the Government and Parliament of Georgia have not started to resolve the democratic crisis in a way that respects the rule of law and civil rights, have not returned to the reform and democratisation programme agreed upon with the EU, and have not repealed the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence, the Riigikogu considers it necessary for Estonia to block in the Council of the European Union all further processes relating to Georgia’s accession in the EU, freeze development cooperation with Georgia’s state agencies and use the funds released to support Georgian civil society.
The Riigikogu also considers it necessary to propose to the Council of the European Union to impose sanctions, including an entry ban into the European Union, on Bidzina Ivanishvili, members of the Government of Georgia, the leaders of the Parliament of Georgia and the leadership and Parliamentary Group of the Georgian Dream party. If this proposal is not supported, the Riigikogu wants Estonia to impose sanctions of the Government of the Republic, including an entry ban into the Republic of Estonia, against these persons.
The Parliament of Estonia also wants that Estonia proposes to the Council of the European Union to impose sanctions on the representatives of the power structures and law enforcement agencies of Georgia who have been involved in the violent suppression of peaceful demonstrations of the citizens of Georgia and the repressing of Georgia’s opposition and civil society. If this proposal is not supported, the Riigikogu wants Estonia to impose sanctions of the Government of the Republic against these persons.
The Riigikogu also considers it necessary that Estonia supports in the Council of the European Union the freezing of the visa-free regime between Georgia and the European Union until the Law on Transparency of Foreign Influence is repealed. “The Riigikogu expresses its respect to the brave Georgian people who stand for Georgia’s democratic and pro-European future,” the Statement says.
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