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Riigikogu rejected one Bill
November 7, 2024
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu rejected the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Making a proposal to the Government of the Republic to lower the VAT on …
Chairs of European parliamentary committees demand international investigation of elections in Georgia
November 7, 2024
NordenBladet — Chairs of committees from the parliaments of 18 countries and the European Parliament expressed regret at Georgia’s democratic backsliding, including the enactment of …
The Estonian Navy, Together with Allies, Hunts for Historical Explosives in Estonian Waters
November 5, 2024
NordenBladet —On October 4th, the Estonian Navy, together with NATO’s Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 (SNMCMG1), began a ten-day mine clearance operation in Estonian …
French Land Forces Generals visit Estonia
November 4, 2024
NordenBladet —French Army deputy chief of staff operations major general Wallaert and French deputy commander of Land Forces Command in Europe brigadier general Guillot are …
Raidma and Pikhof observe the US presidential elections
November 2, 2024
NordenBladet — “Observation of elections by the OSCE will help assess whether the elections are conducted as transparently as possible so that citizens can trust …
The Foreign Affairs Committee in Taiwan: Cooperation between democratic societies is essential
November 2, 2024
NordenBladet — According to Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson, the visit is historic as it is the first time the Foreign Affairs …
Representatives of the EU national parliaments discussed European security and demographic trends
October 29, 2024
NordenBladet — Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee Peeter Tali spoke at the session dedicated to European security and defence. He underlined that due …
Commander of NATO Multinational Corps Northeast lieutenant-general Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart visit to Estonia
October 28, 2024
NordenBladet —The Commander of NATO Multinational Corps Northeast Lieutenant- General Jürgen-Joachim von Sandrart visits Estonia today, who has commanded the Corps for three years and this …
Estonian and Allied parliamentarians: EU cannot recognise Georgia’s election results
October 28, 2024
NordenBladet — Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees and European Union Affairs Committees underlined in the Statement that their solidarity belonged to the many committed …
The European Union Affairs Committee discusses European defence and security in Hungary
October 28, 2024
NordenBladet — Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu Peeter Tali said that his aim when meeting with colleagues from other national …
The Foreign Affairs Committee visits the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan
October 27, 2024
NordenBladet — According to Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson, the main topic of the visit is the security situation. “In both Seoul …
Võrklaev at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meeting: We must take the next steps regarding Russia
October 26, 2024
NordenBladet — Võrklaev underlined in his speech that supporting Ukraine was a priority for Estonia, and acknowledged the efforts of the World Bank and IMF. …
President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar was presented a high state award of Ukraine
October 25, 2024
NordenBladet — The Order was awarded by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on behalf of the Ukrainian people for outstanding personal contribution to strengthening interstate …
Mati Raidma and Eduard Odinets are observing elections in Uzbekistan
October 25, 2024
NordenBladet — “These elections constitute a landmark in Uzbekistan’s path to democracy because we will see the effect of the recent constitutional reforms and the …
The deliberation of a Bill amending the list of public holidays is deferred in the Riigikogu
October 24, 2024
NordenBladet — The first reading of the Bill on Amendments to the Public Holidays and Days of National Importance Act (453 SE), initiated by the …
Hussar attends Crimea Platform parliamentary summit in Riga
October 24, 2024
NordenBladet — The Summit is organised in cooperation of the parliaments of Latvia and Ukraine. It will be opened by Speaker of the Saeima (Parliament) …
Mihkelson will discuss security and economic relations on his visit to Japan
October 23, 2024
NordenBladet — Mihkelson sees Japan as the key partner for Estonia in the Asian region, but the country is also a member of the G7, …
Exhibition of Ukrainian national costume was opened in the Riigikogu
October 23, 2024
NordenBladet — Lauri Hussar said that Estonia and Ukraine were united by a sad cultural-historical fact that the communist regime had tried to rob our …
The Riigikogu heard replies to five interpellations
October 22, 2024
NordenBladet — Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs Liisa-Ly Pakosta replied to the interpellation concerning renting out prison places (No. 645), submitted by Members of …
Stefanchuk to the Riigikogu: We cannot change geography, but together we can change history in the future
October 22, 2024
NordenBladet — In his speech to the plenary, Stefanchuk thanked Estonia for the support and assistance Estonia had given Ukraine over almost three years. “First, …
Hussar: Estonia’s steadfast support to Ukraine will continue
October 22, 2024
NordenBladet — Hussar welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart and reaffirmed Estonia’s full support to Ukraine in its fight against Russia’s aggression. “A week ago, the Riigikogu …
The Baltic Assembly discussed security cooperation and use of AI
October 21, 2024
NordenBladet — President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar, who spoke at the opening of the BA Session, said that when we think of the recent …
Pikhof and Sarapuu observe presidential elections in Moldova
October 18, 2024
NordenBladet — “Moldova elects its new president on Sunday, and holds a referendum on accession to the European Union on the same day. Moldova has …
The Baltic Assembly awards prizes and holds its 43rd session
October 17, 2024
NordenBladet — Head of the Estonian Delegation to the Baltic Assembly (BA) Timo Suslov said that the BA session held in the year of the …
The Riigikogu recognised mass deportation of Crimean Tatars as genocide
October 16, 2024
NordenBladet — At the final vote, 83 members of the Riigikogu supported the adoption of the Statement of the Riigikogu “On Recognising the Mass Deportation …
National parliaments discuss achieving a more peaceful future through science, technology, and innovation
October 12, 2024
NordenBladet — The Head of the delegation of the Riigikogu Maris Lauri points out in her speech that digital public services increase transparency, accessibility, and …
Hussar: Namibia is an important African partner for Estonia
October 12, 2024
NordenBladet — Bilateral relations, economic cooperation, security situation and issues relating to international cooperation were addressed at the meeting. Hussar underlined that Estonia and Namibia …
Amendments to Acts relating to child protection were discussed in the Riigikogu again
October 11, 2024
NordenBladet — The purpose of the Bill on Amendments to the Child Protection Act and Other Acts (427 SE), initiated by the Government, is to …
NATO Parliamentary Assembly’s Economics and Security Committee visits Estonia
October 9, 2024
NordenBladet — The visit will focus on the impacts of Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine on society and economy of Russia as well as …
Anti-Corruption Select Committee discusses issues relating to Nordica at a public sitting
October 9, 2024
NordenBladet — Chair of the Anti-Corruption Select Committee Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart said that Nordica had not been privatised so far, that the company was making large …