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Back to homepageEuropean Union Affairs Committee supports improving protection of passengers on combined journeys
NordenBladet — Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee Peeter Tali pointed out that the purpose of the initiative was to strengthen passenger protection, encourage the use of public transport and thus contribute to the Green Deal goals by reducing
Read MoreLeaders of Baltic parliaments attend the events of the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape in Gotland
NordenBladet — Latvia is represented on the visit by Speaker of the Saeima (Parliament) Daiga Mieriņa, and Lithuania by Deputy Speaker of the Seimas (Parliament) Žygimantas Pavilionis. The leaders of the Baltic parliaments are hosted on Gotland by Speaker of
Read MoreThe Riigikogu approved an amendment of the Foreign Service Act
NordenBladet — The Act on Amendments to the Foreign Service Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (353 SE), initiated by the Government, reduces the burden upon the assignment of specialised diplomats and non-staff administrative officials to foreign missions as
Read MoreHussar: We need to be aware of the burden of responsibility laid on us by the Constitution
NordenBladet — Hussar sees the Act on shaping next year’s state budget as a key piece of legislation for the whole Estonia. “The government’s proposals this year are aimed at steering the budget towards better balance. The people also expect
Read MoreMihkelson discusses impacts of Russia’s war of aggression with EU colleagues
NordenBladet — The Conference will discuss issues relating to illegal migration and protection of the external borders of the EU, as well as further support for Ukraine, including the implications of Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian economy and infrastructure. Priorities of
Read MoreJĂĽri Jaanson becomes a member of the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The Board of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) decided that after the resignation of Member of the Riigikogu Siim Kallas, and the resignation of his substitute member Irina Talviste, substitute member Jüri Jaanson would assume the membership of
Read MoreHussar spoke of the enlargement of the European Union and security with the President of Albania
NordenBladet — At the meeting, Hussar said that Estonia and Albania were like-minded countries and had excellent cooperation, but it could be tightened even more. President of the Riigikogu confirmed that Estonia was one of the major supporters of the
Read MoreEstonian Division artillery battalion, together with the US HIMARS contingent, visited the Finnish counterpart
NordenBladet —Last week, Estonian, Finnish and US Artillerymen met at the Satakunta Artillery Regiment in Niinisalo, Finland, to discuss near future and long term cooperation possibilities. “As our firing ranges increase, we may find ourselves in a situation where we
Read MoreHussar is taking part in the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague
NordenBladet — The Forum will last from Friday to Sunday, including discussions on the security situation in Europe, results of NATO Summit and European Parliament elections, support for Ukraine, US presidential elections, situation in the Middle East, EU enlargement, energy
Read MorePresident of the Riigikogu: We need to do our utmost to secure international order
NordenBladet — The President of the Riigikogu evoked the fact that once upon a time Estonia and other Eastern and Central European nations had fallen victims to the murderous deal between Stalin and Hitler, and that without the criminal Molotov-Ribbentrop
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