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Back to homepageRiigikogu is hosting the delegation of the German Bundestag Germany-Baltic Friendship Group
NordenBladet — Ratas described our bilateral relations with Germany as very important in the turbulent world. “Estonia greatly appreciates your presence in air policing, as well as your work as the framework nation for the NATO battlegroup in Lithuania,” Ratas
Read MoreThe Riigikogu adopted Statement in support of the people of Ukraine
NordenBladet — 85 members of the Riigikogu supported the adopting of the Statement. In the Statement, the Riigikogu condemns the Russian Federation’s ongoing military aggression and expresses deep sympathy to the Ukrainian people whose close ones have fallen in the
Read MoreLeaders of National Defence Committee at the meeting with their French counterparts: Allies have to agree on larger defence spending
NordenBladet — Kaljulaid pointed out that due to the current security environment, it was necessary to increase defence investments in order to ensure having troops, military capabilities and reserves of sufficient readiness. “Estonia is about to adopt the National Security
Read MoreEstonia-Azerbaijan Parliamentary Friendship Group commemorates victims of Khojaly massacre
NordenBladet — “We strongly condemn the Khojaly massacre on the night of 25–26 February 1992, when more than 600 innocent civilians, including many children, women and the elderly, were killed. The perpetrators of this mass murder must be brought to
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European Countries take a step back on Transgender Rights
NordenBladet – Several European countries that previously supported transgender rights are quietly rolling back on their policies. This change is coming at a time when there has been a significant increase in people reporting gender dysphoria, a condition where people
Read MoreIceland: Volcanic activity spotted at Reykjanes Peninsula
NordenBladet — A series of earthquakes starting from Friday 10th February has prompted the discussion about possible volcanic activity at the Reykjanes Peninsula in the southwestern tip of Iceland. In an announcement by the Icelandic Meteorological Office, a series of
Read MoreRiigikogu deliberated changing tax policy as a matter of significant national importance
NordenBladet — Presentations were made by Member of the Riigikogu, former Minister of Finance and Director General of the Tax Board Aivar Sõerd, entrepreneur Ruth Oltjer, and tax expert Hannes Udde. Member of the Riigikogu Aivar Sõerd began his report
Read More94 members of the Riigikogu submitted draft Statement in support of Ukrainian people
NordenBladet — According to the draft Statement, the Riigikogu condemns the Russian Federation’s ongoing military aggression and expresses deep sympathy to the Ukrainian people whose close ones have fallen in the battles with the powerful aggressor or suffered in the
Read MoreThe Riigikogu received an overview of the implementation of the fundamentals of criminal policy
NordenBladet — Report by Minister of the Minister of Justice Lea Danilson-Järg on the implementation of “The Fundamentals of Criminal Policy until 2030” outlined the progress made in the enforcement of the fundamentals of criminal policy 2020 in recent years.
Read MoreForeign policy debate as a matter of significant national importance in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — In his report, the Chairman of the Committee will give an overview of the foreign policy activities of the Riigikogu during the last year, at the heart of which was Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Sutt points out that
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