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Back to homepageEstonia: Kaja Kallas obtained the support of the Riigikogu to form the Government
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu authorised the candidate for Prime Minister Kaja Kallas to form a Government. 70 members of the Riigikogu supported Kallas and 30 were against. In her speech, Kallas highlighted the most important objectives of
Read MoreEstonia: European Union Affairs Committee approved Estonia’s views on the proposed Minimum Wage Directive
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) decided to support the Government’s positions on the European Commission proposal for a directive on adequate minimum wages. The objectives of the proposal
Read MoreEstonia: Jufereva-Skuratovski: We wish to discuss Navalny’s case at upcoming PACE session
NordenBladet — This week, the Riigikogu Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will participate in the winter plenary session of the Assembly. They will attend the session remotely, via a video bridge. The Estonian delegation
Read MoreEstonia: Foreign Affairs Committee assured Tsikhanouskaya of Estonia’s continuing support to Belarusian people
NordenBladet — At its public sitting today, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) discussed the latest developments in Belarus with leader of the Belarusian opposition Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, and asserted Estonia’s continuing solidarity with Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya’s mission
Read MoreEstonia: World’s largest food fair Green Week held in extraordinary circumstances
NordenBladet — The world’s largest and oldest international agriculture and food fair International Green Week in Berlin has been exceptional in several aspects. For the first time, the 95th Green Week fair was held virtually. The Global Forum for Food
Read MoreEstonia: Foreign Affairs Committee is meeting Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at a public sitting
NordenBladet — The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu is meeting the Belarus opposition representative Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya at a public sitting today to discuss the most recent developments in Belarus. The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Enn Eesmaa says
Read MoreEstonia: Chairs of Foreign Affairs Committees of Baltic Parliaments discussed future relations with US colleague
NordenBladet — At a video conference today, the new Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the US House of Representatives Gregory Meeks and the Chairmen of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Parliaments of the Baltic States discussed opportunities
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu made amendments to the Courts Act
NordenBladet — The Act passed at today’s remote attendance sitting of the Riigikogu allows the Court en banc to be postponed for good reason and to be held partially or fully electronically. Under the current Act, the Court en banc
Read MoreEstonia: Amendments to the Courts Act passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — At today’s remote attendance sitting of the Riigikogu, the Bill on Amendments to the Courts Act passed the second reading. It allows for the Court en banc to be postponed for good reason and to be held partially
Read MoreEstonia: Chairs of Foreign Affairs Committees condemn Alexei Navalny’s arrest
NordenBladet — In their Joint Statement, the Chairmen of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Parliaments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania call on the Russian authorities to release Alexei Navalny immediately and unconditionally, and ensure his safety. “We, Chairmen of
Read MoreEstonia: The draft Resolution on holding a referendum was not supported by the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The draft Resolution on holding a referendum on the issue of the definition of marriage was not supported at today’s sitting of the Riigikogu. 26 members of the Riigikogu were in favour of passing the Resolution and 49
Read MoreEstonia: President of the Riigikogu discussed cooperation opportunities with his Lithuanian counterpart
NordenBladet — The President of the Riigikogu Henn Põlluaas met the Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen via a video bridge today. The two speakers discussed managing the corona virus, bilateral parliamentary cooperation, and cooperation opportunities in the Baltic
Read MoreEstonia: Spring session began in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu concluded the first reading of two Bills The Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (293 SE), initiated by the Government, will set out safeguards with regard to the jurisdictions included in the EU list
Read MoreEstonia: The Constitutional Committee condemned the proposed amendments that were contrary to Estonia’s independence
NordenBladet — At its extraordinary sitting today, the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) discussed the proposed amendments to the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu 288 OE. The Committee adopted a Statement which condemns the motions to amend
Read MoreEstonia: The government approved the support measures for the second wave of COVID-19
NordenBladet — At an e-session, the government approved the support measures for the areas affected by the COVID-19 restrictions, the largest part of which concerns the support of the people of Harju and Ida-Viru counties through employers. “This year has
Read MoreEstonia: Requirements for travelling to Estonia from the United Kingdom will change as of the New Year
NordenBladet — The Government approved the order governing travel from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Estonia. As of 1 January, when coming to Estonia from the United Kingdom, it is necessary to get tested for
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