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Back to homepageAn Act adopted by the Riigikogu enables employees with caring responsibilities to ask for flexible working conditions
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu passed an Act that gives employees with caring responsibilities the right to ask for flexible working conditions and eliminates the mandatory waiting period upon recruitment of 13-14-year-old minors. The Act on Amendments to
Read MoreThe Riigikogu discussed the Cohesive Estonia Development Plan until 2030
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu discussed the Cohesive Estonia Development Plan 2021–2030, which aims to make Estonia more cohesive and inclusive over the coming decade. The development plan focuses on the promotion of adaptation and integration, Global Estonia,
Read MoreAlar Karis took the oath of office of the President of the Republic
NordenBladet — In a festive ceremony at the beginning of the sitting of the Riigikogu, Alar Karis took the oath of office of the President of the Republic and delivered a speech before the Riigikogu. President Kersti Kaljulaid also made
Read MoreVahur Afanasjev is the winner of the Baltic Assembly Literature Prize
NordenBladet — The Baltic Assembly Prize in Literature was awarded to Estonian writer Vahur Afanasjev for his novel “Serafima and Bogdan” (“Serafima ja Bogdan”). The Jury noted that the story of Serafima and Bogdan paints a vivid picture of the
Read MorePrime Minister Kaja Kallas made a political statement in connection with next year’s state budget
NordenBladet — Today, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas made a political statement before the Riigikogu in connection with the submission of the State Budget for 2022 Bill. After the statements of the factions, the sitting continued with the deliberation of the
Read MorePresident of the Riigikogu welcomed the young people of the Estonian Model European Parliament
NordenBladet — The general assembly of the Estonian session of the Model European Parliament is held today in the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia). It was opened by President of the Riigikogu Jüri Ratas, who spoke to the young people about
Read MoreRiigikogu adopted amendments to the Electricity Market Act
NordenBladet — The Act that was passed in the Riigikogu today aims to increase competition in the reverse auctions for generation of electricity from renewable energy sources, to reduce the use of fossil fuels in electricity generation and to improve
Read MoreThe Riigikogu discussed the impact of the rise in the CO2 price on the state budget and economy
NordenBladet — Today the Riigikogu discussed the impact of the rise in the CO2 price on the state budget and economy as a matter of significant national importance, initiated by the State Budget Control Select Committee. Chairman of the State
Read MoreA Bill on public sector information passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The main purpose of the Bill (409 SE) is to increase the availability and re-usability of open data to promote innovation and economy, the smooth functioning of the internal market and the promotion of the information society. The
Read MoreMembers of the Riigikogu discussed green transition and Belarus with Roberta Metsola
NordenBladet — The meetings of First Vice-President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola with Vice-President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Hanno Pevkur, Deputy Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu Riina Sikkut and other members of
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