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Back to homepageKivimägi to his Czech counterpart: We have to win the war so that pressure on European economy would end
NordenBladet — At the meeting, the Vice-Presidents thanked each other’s countries for their contribution to helping Ukraine in the war of aggression waged by Russia. Kivimägi pointed out that the most important for Estonia was that Ukraine would win the
Read MoreThe European Union Affairs Committee focuses on Ukraine at COSAC Plenary in Stockholm
NordenBladet — Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu Liisa Pakosta said that, undoubtedly, the most important debate of the COSAC Plenary Meeting would be on Ukraine. “We will be able to discuss with our counterparts from
Read MoreThe European Union Affairs Committee supports opening EU accession negotiations with Ukraine
NordenBladet — Chair of the Committee Liisa Pakosta underlined that the European Union Affairs Committee unequivocally supported Ukraine’s becoming a member of the EU and opening the accession negotiations. “In spite of being in a state of war, Ukraine is
Read More95 members of the Riigikogu submitted draft Statement in support of Ukraine’s NATO membership
NordenBladet — In the draft Statement, the Riigikogu expresses determination to reinforce the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states in Europe and to achieve a lasting peace, and expresses its conviction that the politics of spheres of influence in Europe
Read MoreThe Riigikogu discussed points of order
NordenBladet — The members focused on the question of whether the agenda could be approved on Tuesday’s sitting in so far as, according to the law, the Riigikogu approves the agenda for the working week at the first sitting of
Read MoreAt today’s sitting, the Riigikogu did not get to approve the agenda for this working week
NordenBladet —  In total, 63 Bills and draft Resolutions and 64 interpellations were delivered. In addition, numerous points of order were raised. This lasted from 3 p.m. to midnight when the working hours of the sitting ended. After the opening
Read MoreForeign 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 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
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