Tag: Estonia
The Riigikogu practiced decision-making during crisis
NordenBladet — The tabletop exercise focused mainly on the continuation of the Riigikogu’s work in times of crisis, the urgent amendment of the state...
Lauri Hussar was elected as the President of the Riigikogu, and Toomas Kivimägi and...
NordenBladet — 99 members of the Riigikogu took part in the secret ballot. 51 members of the Riigikogu voted in favour of Lauri Hussar,...
The Riigikogu passed constitutional amendment restricting the right to vote
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu supported the motion of the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu to amend the Constitution as a matter of urgency. Amending...
Ministers took their oaths of office before the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — Member of the Riigikogu Toomas Järveoja also took his oath of office.
Two Bills passed the first reading
The Bill on Amendments to the...
The Riigikogu discussed the payment of renewable energy subsidies to wind energy producers
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu rejected at the first reading the Bill on Amendments to the Electricity Market Act (568 SE), initiated by the Estonian...
Hussar: Cooperation between the Baltic States is stronger than ever
NordenBladet — Hussar said at the meeting that cooperation between the Baltic States was stronger than ever before. In his opinion, the cooperation between...
Stoicescu and Mihkelson discuss strengthening security in Europe with their EU counterparts
NordenBladet — The inter-parliamentary conference is held in Warsaw, Poland, and its aim is to discuss strengthening the defence and security in Europe in...
Kivimägi urged European countries to increase defence spending and aid to Ukraine
NordenBladet — “Our priority should be to strengthen Ukraine’s position—both at peace negotiations and in ensuring long-term security. For this, we need to increase...
The Riigikogu wants repeal of second emissions trading system
NordenBladet — Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee Peeter Tali said that the European Union wished to reduce the use of fossil fuels...
The Riigikogu adopted the Act updating the system of survivor’s pension
NordenBladet — An Act was passed
The Act on Amendments to the Family Benefits Act and Other Acts (547 SE), initiated by the Government, creates...