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Back to homepagePresident of the European Parliament at the Riigikogu: Europe is stronger than it has ever been before Presid
NordenBladet — In Metsola’s opinion, no big or small powers exist in our Europe, and this is nowhere better proven than in Estonia. “Where despite its own security concerns never scaled back from its warnings about Russia. Where despite sharing
Read MoreHussar at the meeting with Metsola: Ukraine must be able to count on Europe
NordenBladet — “Ukraine must be able to count on Europe,” Hussar said. He pointed out that the more we supported Ukraine today, the lesser would be the cost of war for all of us. Hussar added that Russia must get
Read MoreFinance Committee of the Riigikogu sent the Bill on motor vehicle tax to the first reading
NordenBladet — The Motor Vehicle Tax Bill (364 SE), initiated by the Government, provides for the introduction of a motor vehicle tax from 2025. The tax will consist of two parts. The first part will be paid annually by motor vehicle
Read MoreMembers of the Riigikogu condemn Russia’s activities in deporting Ukrainian children
NordenBladet — The members of the Riigikogu point out that the deliberate and systematic deportation of children from Ukraine to Russia and Belarus is a war crime and genocide under international law. They say that the aim of Russia and
Read MoreThe Riigikogu appointed new members of the Supervisory Board of the Bank of Estonia
NordenBladet — The Supervisory Board of the Bank of Estonia consists of a Chairman, representatives of the parliamentary groups of the Riigikogu and specialists of the field. The principle to govern the forming of the Supervisory Board is that each
Read MorePikhof and Odinets observe elections in Azerbaijan
NordenBladet — Pikhof said that the aim of the observers was to monitor whether the presidential election adhered to democratic principles, and that transparent voting procedures and a fair campaign atmosphere were ensured. “Most probably the current President Ilham Aliyev
Read MoreHussar: Estonia supports Kosovo’s aspirations towards EU membership
NordenBladet — Hussar acknowledged the increasingly close relations between Estonia and Kosovo and assured that Estonia was following the developments in the region with great attention. “We can see that you are focused on implementing reforms and building up your
Read MoreSpeaker of the Assembly of Kosovo Glauk Konjufca visits Estonia
NordenBladet — The Speaker of the parliament of Kosovo will have meetings with President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar, Chairman of the National Defence Committee Kalev Stoicescu and members of the National Defence Committee, as well as the Estonia-Kosovo Parliamentary
Read MoreChairs of Nordic and Baltic Foreign Affairs Committees start visit to the USA
NordenBladet — On Monday, the Chairs of Foreign Affairs Committees will meet with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres, President of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis and Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya in New
Read MoreHussar in the USA: Ukraine needs the support of the West until its victory
NordenBladet — Hussar noted that Russia’s aggression against Ukraine was an attack against the entire democratic world and therefore it was crucial that strong support for Ukraine would continue until Ukraine had won the war. “The Baltic States will continue
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