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Back to homepageThe European Union Affairs Committee elected Raimond Kaljulaid its Deputy Chair
NordenBladet — At its sitting today, the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) elected its Chairman and Deputy Chairman. Raimond Kaljulaid was elected the Deputy Chairman and Siim Kallas will continue as the Chairman of the
Read MoreChair of the Foreign Affairs Committee discussed security situation in Europe with Foreign Minister of MaltaÂ
NordenBladet — Today, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Marko Mihkelson met with Minister for Foreign Affairs of Malta Evarist Bartolo. They discussed the security situation in Europe and Russia’s attempts to disrupt the
Read MoreThe Riigikogu approved state budget for 2022
NordenBladet — 59 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of the passing of the State Budget for 2022 Act and 37 were against. According to the State Budget for 2022 Act (464 SE), the volume of the revenue of the coming
Read MoreForeign Affairs Committee discussed regional security with the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs
NordenBladet — The Foreign Affairs Committee had a video meeting today with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Finland Pekka Haavisto to discuss the security situation in the region, Russia’s activities in the border regions of Ukraine, and issues concerning
Read MoreThe Riigikogu received an overview of the Digital Society Development Plan
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu received an overview of the Estonian Digital Society Development Plan until 2030. When introducing the development plan, the Minister of Entrepreneurship and Information Technology Andres Sutt said that Estonia had created a unique
Read MoreDelegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee meets with the President of Finland in Helsinki
NordenBladet — Today, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) is visiting Finland to meet with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and to discuss the security of the region. Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson
Read MorePresident of the Riigikogu assured Montenegro of support in the EU accession process
NordenBladet — At the meeting with President of the Parliament of Montenegro Aleksa Bečić, President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Jüri Ratas emphasised that Estonia supported Montenegro’s aspirations to become a member of the European Union.  The discussion
Read MorePresident of the Riigikogu is visiting Montenegro
NordenBladet — President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Jüri Ratas is on an official visit to Montenegro. He is accompanied by members of the Riigikogu Sven Sester and Kalvi Kõva. The visit will begin with the meeting with President
Read MoreForeign Affairs Committee in Washington: Security assistance to the Baltic States should remain at least on the current level
NordenBladet — The delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) visited Washington to meet with members of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the United States. The meetings focused on strengthening the security
Read MoreForeign Affairs Committee’s visit to Washington focuses on defence cooperation
NordenBladet — The delegation of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) is on a visit to Washington, D.C., where the meetings will focus on strengthening allied relations and security cooperation. The visit will last until Saturday.
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