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Back to homepageThe Riigikogu banned using of symbols supporting acts of aggression by foreign states
NordenBladet — At today’s plenary sitting, the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) passed the Act under which it is a crime to join the aggression committed by a foreign state. The Act also bans exhibition of symbols that are connected with
Read MoreRatas affirmed Estonia’s strong support to Ukraine
NordenBladet — The President of the Riigikogu Jüri Ratas, meeting the delegation of the Ukrainian parliament today, promised that Estonia would continue supporting Ukraine in every way possible, both by advocating for stronger sanctions and by providing consistent military and
Read MoreThe Riigikogu removed parliamentary immunity from Mihhail Korb
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, on the proposal of the Chancellor of Justice, the Riigikogu gave its consent to the removal of parliamentary immunity from Member of the Riigikogu Mihhail Korb and the continuation of legal proceedings against him.
Read MoreRiigikogu Open House Day highlights the Year of Libraries and civil protection
NordenBladet — On Saturday, 23 April, the Riigikogu is celebrating its 103rd anniversary with a traditional Open House Day, this time together with the National Library of Estonia and the Tallinn Central Library. Visitors can also learn about the work
Read MoreThe Riigikogu passed five Acts and received an overview from Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology
NordenBladet — At its Wednesday’s sitting, the Riigikogu approved five Acts and heard the report for 2022 by Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology on the implementation of the long-term national development strategy “Estonia 2035”. Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information
Read MoreThe Constitutional Committee supported amendments to the State Borders Act to prevent illegal mass immigration
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) discussed the Bill that would give the government better opportunities to fight against massive illegal immigration in an emergency, when it constitutes a threat to
Read MoreThe Riigikogu will discuss the situation in helping Ukraine
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) will discuss the situation in helping Ukraine as a matter of significant national importance, initiated by the State Budget Control Select Committee of the Riigikogu. Chairman of the State
Read MorePresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will address the Riigikogu this Wednesday
NordenBladet — President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will deliver a video address to the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) this Wednesday at 12 noon. Zelenskyy will speak immediately before Question Time of the Riigikogu, and the beginning of Question Time will be
Read MoreSelect committee focuses on action plan for quitting Russian gas
NordenBladet — At its public sitting today, the State Budget Control Select Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) will discuss Estonia’s roadmap for quitting Russian gas permanently with the Minister for Economy and Infrastructure and gas suppliers. In the
Read MoreNATO PA Standing Committee advocates for increased support for Ukraine
NordenBladet — The Chairman of the Estonian delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Marko Šorin took part in the sitting of the NATO PA Standing Committee in Athens, Greece. The focus was on Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine and the
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