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Back to homepagePresident of Finland at the Riigikogu: We support each other, take care of each other and defend each other
NordenBladet — Stubb said in his speech that he had been extremely happy when Estonia had joined the European Union and the euro, and equally pleased, though a bit jealous, when Estonia had joined NATO. “Within a few years of
Read MoreHussar and Stubb underlined the importance of close cooperation and exchange of information in ensuring security
NordenBladet — Hussar said that Estonia and Finland had a completely unique relationship that needs to be kept and developed. “Finland has been a member of NATO for more than a year and the Baltic Sea has become NATO’s internal
Read MoreCommittees of the Riigikogu focus on Estonia’s interests in the next EU budget at public sitting
NordenBladet — Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Liisa Pakosta said that the next year it must be unambiguously clear that the financial preparations for the accession of at least Ukraine and Moldova had been agreed upon and made.
Read MoreThe Speakers of seven European countries call on Georgia to continue on the EU path
NordenBladet — The Speakers of the Parliaments of the Baltic States, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands and Poland stated in the letter sent to Chairman of the Parliament of Georgia Shalva Papuashvili that the law on Transparency of Foreign
Read MoreNATO PA discusses Washinton Summit and supporting Ukraine at Spring Session
NordenBladet — Before the Plenary Sitting of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, discussions will be held in the committees of the Assembly on Saturday and Sunday. Kaljulaid is a member of the Defence and Security Committee and Mihkelson is a member
Read MoreEstonia–Israel Parliamentary Friendship Group: Application of the International Criminal Court for arrest warrant for leaders of the State of Israel is regrettable
NordenBladet — We express our indignation about the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to issue a similar warrant of arrest against Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defence of Israel Yoav Gallant, as against the
Read MoreHussar at the meeting with his Czech counterpart: Russia must pay for the damage caused by aggression
NordenBladet — Both Speakers stated that the cooperation between Estonia and Czechia was excellent, we could rely on one another and we had very similar history and values. They acknowledged at the meeting that Europe was facing many challenges, especially
Read MoreChairs of Foreign Affairs Committees: Passage of ‘foreign agent’ law in Georgia undermines democracy
NordenBladet — “Despite repeated expressions of concern from friends and allies, the Georgian parliament has taken an alarming and repressive step that undermines democracy and contradicts its stated goal of Western integration,” the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees said
Read MoreMihkelson: resolution of conflicts requires close international cooperation
NordenBladet — Mihkelson and Edelstein discussed issues related to both the Middle East region and Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine. They consider the impact of these conflicts to be global and think that their resolution requires broader international cooperation.
Read MoreThe Riigikogu passed the Act enabling the use of Russia’s frozen assets
NordenBladet — 65 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of passing the Act and 3 were against it. Chairman of the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu Hendrik Johannes Terras said that the creation of a legal regulation for using
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