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NordenBladet — Other members of the Committee are Arvo Aller, Rain Epler, Aleksei Jevgrafov, Tanel Kiik, Katrin Kuusemäe, Hanah Lahe, Maris Lauri, Tiit Maran, Anti Poolamets, Luisa Rõivas, Riina Solman, Aivar Sõerd, Kadri Tali, Hendrik Johannes Terras, and Kristo Enn
Read MoreChairs of Foreign Affairs Committees demand the release of Vladimir Kara-Murza
NordenBladet — The Chairs of Foreign Affairs Committees call the conviction of Kara-Murza a clear demonstration of misuse of power by Russian authorities and an attempt to silence the political opponents. “The Russian legal system continues to be instrumentalised against
Read MoreThe Riigikogu Open House Day brings Be Active Year and Youth Song and Dance Celebration to the Parliament
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu Open House Day will begin with the concert of Nõmme Music School brass group Tärkamine, performed on the balcony of Toompea Castle. President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar will welcome the guests. Guided tours of Toompea
Read MoreStanding committees of the Riigikogu elected their chairs
NordenBladet — The Environment Committee: Chairman – Tarmo Tamm and Deputy Chairman – Andres Metsoja. Members of the Committee: Yoko Alender, Mait Klaassen, Hanah Lahe, Tiit Maran, Tõnis Mölder, Pärtel-Peeter Pere and Evelin Poolamets. The Cultural Affairs Committee: Chair –
Read MoreSubstitute members took their oaths of office before the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — Members of the Riigikogu Mait Klaassen, Katrin Kuusemäe, Hanah Lahe, Priit Lomp, Eduard Odinets, Õnne Pillak, Juku-Kalle Raid, Mati Raidma, Reili Rand, Valdo Randpere, Tanel Tein and Urve Tiidus took their oaths of office. They are substitute members
Read MoreMembers of the Riigikogu formed four support groups and two parliamentary friendship groups
NordenBladet — Parliamentary friendship groups help the members of the Riigikogu communicate with other national parliaments, implement foreign policy, and promote Estonia around the world. Members of Support Groups Health Promotion Support Group: Chair – Kristina Šmigun-Vähi. Members of the
Read MoreThe Government took the oath of office before the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The Government includes Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, Minister of Education and Research Kristina Kallas, Minister of Justice Kalle Laanet, Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Climate Kristen Michal, Minister of Culture Heidy Purga, Minister of Economic Affairs
Read MoreMembers of the Riigikogu have formed 28Â support groups and one more parliamentary friendship group
NordenBladet — Parliamentary friendship groups help the members of the Riigikogu communicate with other national parliaments, implement foreign policy, and promote Estonia around the world. Today, one more parliamentary friendship group was added to the parliamentary friendship group formed in
Read MoreA contingent of US marines arrived in Estonia
NordenBladet —This week, more than 70 United States Marines arrived in Estonia for a nearly four-month operation. “This deployment is a fantastic opportunity for the Marines and Sailors from Task Force 61/2’s Mobile Reconnaissance Company (MRC) to train alongside our
Read MoreThe Riigikogu convened for sitting
NordenBladet — There were no items on the agenda for the sitting. After the sitting, the members of the new Riigikogu continued to form parliamentary friendship groups and associations. Verbatim record of the sitting (in Estonian) The video recording of
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