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Back to homepagePresident of the Riigikogu JĂĽri Ratas is taking part in the World Conference of Speakers of Parliament
NordenBladet — The President of the Riigikogu Jüri Ratas is attending the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Vienna today and tomorrow. The two-day conference focuses on priorities that need prompt international parliamentary action, including international
Read MoreAlar Karis was elected President of the Republic
NordenBladet — At its extraordinary session today, the Riigikogu elected Alar Karis President of the Republic. 72 members of the Riigikogu supported him at the secret ballot. 80 members of the Riigikogu participated in the second round of voting. Eight ballot
Read MoreThe first round of the election of the President of the Republic ended without result
NordenBladet — At today’s extraordinary session of the Riigikogu, Alar Karis was not elected in the first round of the election of the President of the Republic. 63 members of the Riigikogu voted for him. The support of at least
Read MoreEuropean Union Affairs Committee supports receiving individuals at risk in Afghanistan
NordenBladet — Today, the European Union Affairs Committee convened for an extraordinary sitting to discuss Estonia’s readiness to receive individuals caught in a dangerous situation in Afghanistan. The Committee agreed that the Government resolution to receive those in need of
Read MoreThe Riigikogu delegation is taking part in the inaugural event of the Crimea Platform and is visiting Ukraine’s marine border near Mariupol
NordenBladet — The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson, the President of the Estonia-Ukraine Parliamentary Group Mati Raidma, and member of the delegation to the PACE Raivo Tamm are on a visit to Ukraine until Wednesday, to take
Read MoreThree generations of one family hoisted the flag on top of Tall Hermann Tower
NordenBladet — On the 30th anniversary of the restoration of Estonia’s independence, three generations of one family hoisted the national flag on top of Tall Hermann Tower – member of the August 20th Club Tõnu Saarman along with his daughter
Read MoreSpeakers of the European Parliament and the Parliaments of Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland visit Estonia
NordenBladet — Today and tomorrow, President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Jüri Ratas will host the President of the European Parliament and the Speakers of the Parliaments of Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland, who will participate in the events
Read MoreJĂĽri Ratas discussed regional cooperation and border defence with his Polish counterpart
NordenBladet — Today, President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) met with Marshal of the Sejm of Poland Elżbieta Witek. The discussed possibilities for regional cooperation and spoke of the issues relating to the border defence of the European Union
Read MorePresident of the Riigikogu discussed possibilities for stopping the flow of immigrants with his counterparts
NordenBladet — Today, President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Jüri Ratas discussed the issues relating to illegal immigration supported by Lukashenka’s regime, border defence of the European Union and human rights with his Latvian and Lithuanian counterparts and the
Read MoreMihkelson is meeting his British and Baltic colleagues in Latvia
NordenBladet — The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson is meeting his Latvian. Lithuanian, and British colleagues today in Jūrmala, Latvia, to discuss the latest foreign policy developments and expanding parliamentary cooperation. Mihkelson expects the meeting to focus
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