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Back to homepageStoicescu underlined the need to strengthen NATO’s defence and deterrence capability in Washington
NordenBladet — “Sensing the threat posed by our aggressive neighbouring country, we spend 3.2 per cent of our gross domestic product on defence and have contributed significantly to granting military assistance to Ukraine. Now is a critical time for the Allies to
Read MoreThe European Union Affairs Committee reached consensus on increasing defence funding
NordenBladet — Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Liisa Pakosta said that industrial capacities during peacetime were instrumental for keeping peace. “For Estonia, this is an issue of survival. We know that Russia has the will to restore the
Read MoreThe Riigikogu passed a Resolution on supporting the adoption of nuclear energy in Estonia
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu made a fundamental decision on whether to consider nuclear energy production in Estonia in the future. The Resolution is mainly based on the analysis conducted by the Nuclear Energy Working Group, which concluded that the adoption
Read MoreParliamentarians of 19 countries push for the confiscation of €300bn in frozen Russian central bank assets
NordenBladet — The joint statement evokes the expected decision by the G7 leaders (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, and US) at their next meeting on whether — and how — to seize the nearly €300bn in Russian state assets
Read MoreBaltic Foreign Affairs Committees meet in Kuressaare
NordenBladet — The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu Marko Mihkelson describes the cooperation with Latvian and Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Committees as closer than ever, as is testified by numerous joint visits and statements. “If we hope
Read MoreSpeakers of five countries expect for more decisive actions from pro-Ukrainian coalition
NordenBladet — The Speakers confirm that their countries will continue the work on bilateral security cooperation agreements and their implementation, and regard commitments for sustained long term military assistance to Ukraine as a priority. “Comprehensive support to enhance Ukraine’s combat
Read MoreThe Bill on supplementary budget passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The Bill on supplementary budget passed the first reading The aim of the Bill on the Supplementary Budget for 2024 (456 SE), initiated by the Government, is to ensure the financial stability and sustainability of the country. Minister
Read MoreThe Riigikogu adopted Statement on crisis of democracy in Georgia
NordenBladet — 57 members of the Riigikogu supported and 13 voted against the adopting of the Statement of the Riigikogu “On the Crisis of Democracy in Georgia” (449 AE), submitted by 44 members of the Riigikogu. In the Statement, the Riigikogu points
Read MoreHussar is discussing support for Ukraine and enhanced security in Europe with speakers of four countries
NordenBladet — The main focus will be on the continued support for Ukraine, and the role of the Baltic states, Poland, and Ukraine in strengthening European security. The Marshal of the Sejm of Poland Szymon Hołownia will deliver the opening
Read MoreHussar discussed supporting Ukraine and cooperation in NATO in Norway
NordenBladet — The meetings in the Parliament of Norway focused on further assistance to Ukraine, and it was considered especially important that as many countries as possible ensured providing long-term support to Ukraine. Hussar acknowledged Norway for recently concluding the
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