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Back to homepageEstonia: Riigikogu concluded its autumn session
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu passed three Acts at the last regular sitting of its autumn session. The purpose of the Act on Amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure and the Forensic Examination Act (implementation of the Regulation on the
Read MoreEstonia: Constitutional Committee wants to discuss draft Resolution on referendum in the plenary on 11Â January
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) decided to make a proposal to the Board of the Riigikogu to discuss holding the referendum on the definition of marriage at the plenary sitting
Read MoreEstonia: Draft Resolution to hold a referendum passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — At the sitting today, the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Holding a Referendum on the Issue of the Definition of Marriage”, initiated by the Estonian Centre Party Faction, the Estonian Conservative People’s Party Faction, and the Faction Isamaa,
Read MoreEstonia: Riigikogu discussed green transition as a matter of significant national importance
NordenBladet — Riigikogu discussed “The green transition – both a challenge and an opportunity for Estonia“ as a the matter of significant national importance today; it was initiated by the Estonian Centre Party Faction. Reports were heard from the Chairman
Read MoreEstonia: Foreign Affairs Committee discussed recent regional and international developments with Finnish colleagues
NordenBladet — Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) discussed recent regional and international developments and the issues relating to the COVID-19 pandemic with the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Finnish Parliament Eduskunta at a
Read MoreEstonia: Foreign Affairs Committee heard about the implementation of the Foreign Policy Development Plan
NordenBladet — At the sitting today, the Foreign Affairs Committee heard about the working plans made according to the Foreign Policy Development Plan and the 2021 budget, as well as about the principles of drafting strategic documents. The Chairman of
Read MoreEstonia: Riigikogu extended the missions of the Defence Forces
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu passed a number of Resolutions concerning the Defence Forces missions. Seven of them concern extending of missions. The Resolution of the Riigikogu “Extension of the Time Limit for the Use of the Defence
Read MoreEstonia: Baltic Foreign Affairs Committees discussed global and regional issuesÂ
NordenBladet — On 4 December, the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Parliaments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania held a video conference where regional and global challenges were discussed. Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia)
Read MoreEstonia: European Union Affairs Committee elected Mailis Reps its Chair
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) elected its Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson. The Committee will be chaired by Mailis Reps, and Riina Sikkut will continue as Deputy Chair. The
Read MoreEstonia: Põlluaas discussed threats to rule of law in Europe with his Baltic and Nordic colleagues
NordenBladet — Today, President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Henn Põlluaas participated in a video conference with the Speakers of the Baltic and Nordic parliaments. On the initiative of Finland, prevention of extremism, and cyber security, threats to democracy
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