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Back to homepageBaltic Speakers visit Canada and the USA
NordenBladet — On Saturday, President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Lauri Hussar will attend the festival PostEstDocs in Toronto. The festival is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the great escape from Estonia and there will be a screening of
Read MorePakosta called on condemning Russia’s activities in deporting Ukrainian children
NordenBladet — Pakosta said in her speech at the Winter Session of the PACE that the situation was very grave and demanded the immediate and unified action of states. “In recent times, we have witnessed the harrowing plight of the
Read MoreThe Riigikogu heard an overview of the implementation of the basic principles of legislative policy
NordenBladet — Speaking to the Riigikogu, Laanet said that, in 2022, nearly a third of the Bills prepared by the Government had originated from European Union law, and the rest had stemmed from national needs. “For example, Bills aimed at
Read MorePrime Minister Kaja Kallas gave an overview of research and development activities
NordenBladet — Kallas stressed that, in a changed economic and security environment, it was more important than ever to have the capacity to build critical capabilities on the ground. According to her, the only way to emerge victorious from today’s
Read MoreThe Riigikogu discussed the interpellation concerning power supply in Saaremaa
NordenBladet — The Minister of Climate Kristen Michal replied to the interpellation concerning power supply in Saaremaa (No. 68), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Mart Maastik, Riina Solman and Helir-Valdor Seeder. According to the interpellators, the power supply on
Read MoreThe Rural Affairs Committee is worried about mark-ups in retail chains
NordenBladet — In the food prices, the share of traders has increased the most and the share of primary producers has fallen. Chairman of the Rural Affairs Committee Urmas Kruuse thinks that the supermarket chains have a great power to
Read MorePACE plenary session is focusing on children deported from Ukraine to Russia
NordenBladet — The head of the Estonian delegation to PACE Liisa Pakosta defines the focus of the visit as making effort to convince the parliamentarians of other European countries to join forces against Russia’s cruelty, the abduction and deportation of
Read MoreEuropean parliamentarians call on investigation into manipulations at the Serbian elections
NordenBladet — In light of allegations of massive electoral manipulations, the parliamentarians call on the EU to conduct an independent investigation of all reported election irregularities and claims of fraud during the elections that took place on 17 December. “Our common
Read MoreBill enabling the production and use of reclaimed water passed the first reading
NordenBladet — The Bill on Amendments to the Water Act (346 SE), initiated by the Government, passed the first reading in the Riigikogu. It will include the provisions necessary to produce and use reclaimed water in the Act. The Bill
Read MorePrime Minister replied to interpellation concerning uniform Estonian school
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Kaja Kallas replied to the interpellation concerning uniform Estonian school (No. 13), submitted by Members of the Riigikogu Henn Põlluaas, Martin Helme, Rene Kokk, Siim Pohlak, Helle-Moonika Helme, Jaak Valge, Evelin Poolamets, Arvo Aller, Kert Kingo
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