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Back to homepageForeign Affairs Committee supports the drafting of a Statement supporting Ukraine joining NATO
NordenBladet — Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson recalled that, already in 2008, the member countries of NATO had decided that Ukraine would become a member of NATO. Last year, the Government of Ukraine submitted an application to
Read MoreEuropean Union Affairs Committee supports creating a European Disability Card
NordenBladet — According to Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Maria Jufereva-Skuratovski, it is a necessary initiative. “People want to live a full life regardless of their disability and deserve equal treatment in all countries. The introduction of a
Read MoreThe Government of the Republic of Estonia approved a defence readiness exercise Okas for territorial defence units
NordenBladet —The Government of the Republic of Estonia decided to declare a defence readiness exercise Okas (Quill) with up to 607 members of territorial defence units ordered to participate the snap exercise (SNAPEX). Exercise Okas is of a defensive manner,
Read MoreHussar is on an official visit to Latvia
NordenBladet — Hussar said that Latvia was Estonia’s closest neighbour and therefore he was happy that his first official visit was to Latvia. “The meetings that will be held in Riga will provide an excellent opportunity to discuss our further
Read MoreHussar: Sweden’s membership in NATO is our aim
NordenBladet — Hussar said at the meeting that Estonia wanted to deepen further its good relations and active cooperation with Sweden. “Our aim is your membership in NATO. I hope that we will see Sweden as member of NATO already
Read MoreThe Social Affairs Committee sent amendments to the Family Benefits Act to first reading
NordenBladet — Chair of the Committee Õnne Pillak underlined that families with children must be supported, and this would continue. “But it is of crucial importance to face up to the fact revealed in the spring economic forecast that living
Read MoreThis week members of the Riigikogu formed 14 support groups and three 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 Large Families Support Group: Chairman – Igor Taro, Deputy Chairman –
Read MoreTTX CAMO23 in Tartu: multinational and multidimensional medical support
NordenBladet —Around 200 participants from more than 18 NATO nations and organizations trained in Tartu, Estonia, how to provide medical support and patient flow management from NATO’s eastern flank back to rear are in Central and Western Europe in case
Read MoreCommander of NATO Multinational Corps North- East lieutenant- general JĂĽrgen-Joachim von Sandrart visit to the Estonian Division
NordenBladet —Today was the final day of Commander of NATO Multinational Corps North- East Lieutenant- General Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart visit to Estonia. The Commander of NATO MNC NE met with Major General Veiko- Vello Palm, Commander of the Estonian Division
Read MoreThe Riigikogu formed three select committees
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu passed with 62 votes in favour the Resolution of the Riigikogu “Formation of the Security Authorities Surveillance Select Committee” (12 OE), submitted by the Constitutional Committee, under which the Security Authorities Surveillance Select Committee was formed
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