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Back to homepageEuropean Union Affairs Committee: Smuggling of migrants across the EU borders must be prevented
NordenBladet — Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Liisa Pakosta pointed out that migrant smuggling had become a weapon, which was also used by Russia. “It is necessary to respond to sending migrants to Europe, and to update the
Read MoreThe Bill allowing additional pay to teachers passed the first reading
NordenBladet — An Act was passed The Act on the Ratification of the Convention between the Government of the Republic of Estonia and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for the Elimination of Double Taxation with respect to
Read MoreLauri Hussar was elected as the President of the Riigikogu, and Toomas Kivimägi and Jüri Ratas were elected as the Vice-Presidents
NordenBladet — 97 members of the Riigikogu took part in the secret ballot. 64 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of Lauri Hussar, 28 voted against and there were five invalid ballot papers. After the election, Hussar thanked the
Read MoreA Bill amending the Food Act passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The Bill will repeal the provision delegating authority regarding the procedure for regulating state supervision of contaminants in food of animal origin because this is regulated by European Union Regulations. Provision is made for the possibility to outsource
Read MorePresident of the Riigikogu at the meeting with Prime Minister of Ukraine: We are together in this fight
NordenBladet — “Estonia is and will be a supporter of Ukraine. We will do our best to support Ukraine because we are together in this fight – the fight for freedom, democracy and a free world,” Hussar said. The President
Read MoreMihkelson from the Ukrainian front: They are also fighting for us
NordenBladet — Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson said that for the last three days, they had been in the Ukrainian frontline zone. “Together with volunteers, we have met with several brigades, commanders and fighters to better understand
Read MoreHussar opened Estonia’s first honorary consulate in Ukraine
NordenBladet — Hussar pointed out that opening a honorary consulate showed that Estonia wished to strengthen and deepen the relations between the two countries. “At the meetings with the President of Ukraine, the Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada and the
Read MoreHussar in Kyiv: Ukraine’s future is in the EU and NATO
NordenBladet — Hussar stated that Ukraine was defending the democratic values of the whole of Europe and the West. At the meetings with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Ruslan Stefanchuk and Prime Minister
Read MoreHussar: Russia must be answer for crimes and destruction in Ukraine
NordenBladet — Hussar said at the meetings with Marshal of the Sejm Szymon Hołownia and Marshal of the Senate Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska that Estonia considered Poland its very close ally. “Our common aim is to continue helping Ukraine in the fight
Read MoreMembers of the European Union Affairs Committee are meeting their colleagues in Brussels with a message on the importance of continued support for Ukraine
NordenBladet — “Ukraine must be supported with weapons, funds, and humanitarian aid, as well as with help in joining the European Union,” Chairman of the EUAC Liisa Pakosta emphasised. “This said, the Union must also strengthen its defence industry and
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