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Back to homepageUpdated car tax passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — At the beginning of the sitting, Hele Everaus took the oath of office. She became a Member of the Riigikogu, replacing Raimond Tamm. Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur also took the oath of office before the Riigikogu. Two
Read MorePresident of the Riigikogu convened an extraordinary session for 29 July
NordenBladet — The first sitting of the extraordinary session in the Session Hall of Toompea Castle will start at 10 a.m. on Monday and will continue until all items on the agenda have been deliberated. The agenda for the sitting
Read MoreUrve Tiidus returns to the Riigikogu as substitute member for Kaja Kallas
NordenBladet — Since the Prime Minister of the previous Government Kaja Kallas was released from her duties as a member of the Government yesterday, her mandate as a member of the Riigikogu was restored from today. Since Kallas resigned after
Read MoreHele Everaus becomes a member of the Riigikogu; Kaja Kallas and Mart Võrklaev return to parliament
NordenBladet — As the Prime Minister of the previous Government Kaja Kallas and Minister of Finance Mart Võrklaev were released from their duties as members of the Government, their mandates as members of the Riigikogu will be restored from Wednesday.
Read MoreRiigikogu will convene for extraordinary sessions on 22 July and 23 July
NordenBladet — An extraordinary session on 22 July at 11 a.m. The agenda includes authorisation of the candidate for Prime Minister Kristen Michal to form a Government of the Republic. An extraordinary session on 23 July at 10 a.m. (in
Read MoreThe Riigikogu resumed the deliberation of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act and elected two Vice-Presidents
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu decided not to pass again without amendments the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA) which the President of the Republic had refused to promulgate. The Act was initiated by the Government and was passed on 12
Read MoreEstonia recommends strengthening EU tobacco and nicotine products regulations
NordenBladet — Estonia considers it necessary to have a unified approach across the European Union, because in this way, not only Estonia, but the whole Europe will be healthier. “This is already a question of survival—Estonians, especially the young people,
Read MoreThe European Union Affairs Committee considers harsher rules on vapes and nicotine pouches
NordenBladet — In the opinion of the Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Liisa Pakosta, Estonia’s main concern is its global record in the consumption of e-cigarettes. “Besides that, the growth trend in consumption has also been very rapid
Read MoreRiigikogu will convene for an extraordinary session on 15 July
NordenBladet — The agenda includes the renewed deliberation of the Motor Vehicle Tax Act (364 UA), which the President of the Republic has refused to proclaim, and an extraordinary election of the Vice-Presidents of the Riigikogu. As regards the working
Read MoreHussar attends NATO Parliamentary Summit in Washington
NordenBladet — According to Hussar, Estonia’s priority is to achieve strong support for Ukraine. “It is necessary to create a NATO support mechanism to coordinate providing military aid and training to Ukraine. It is also important to underline that military
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