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Back to homepagePresident of the Riigikogu and President of Latvia discussed regional cooperation
NordenBladet — At the meeting of President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Henn Põlluaas and President of the Republic of Latvia Raimonds Vējonis today, the discussion focused on regional cooperation and the excellent relations between the two countries. Põlluaas
Read MoreMihhail Lotman took his oath of office before the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — At today’s plenary sitting of the Riigikogu, Member of the Riigikogu Mihhail Lotman took his oath of office. As the activity of this composition of the Riigikogu had just started, there were no documents to deliberate on the
Read MoreIPU Assembly focuses on education and gender equality
NordenBladet — This week, the members of the Estonian Delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) attend the 140th Assembly of the IPU, held in Doha, the capital of Qatar. The main topics discussed at the Assembly are democracy, peace, education
Read MorePACE Spring Session focuses on the Assembly’s future role
NordenBladet — This week, the Estonian Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) participates in the Spring Session (Second Part of the Ordinary Session) of PACE in Strasbourg, where the focus issues are the challenges faced
Read MoreEstonia celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Constituent Assembly elections
NordenBladet — Today, the local governments celebrate the 100th anniversary of the elections of the first democratic representative body of the Republic of Estonia, the Constituent Assembly, in the places of birth of the deputies elected to the Constituent Assembly.
Read MoreThe new Board of the Riigikogu emphasised the importance of the parliament
NordenBladet — The newly elected members of the Board Henn Põlluaas, Helir-Valdor Seeder, and Siim Kallas held a press conference after the opening sitting of the 14th Riigikogu, stressing the importance of parliamentary democracy. The President of the Riigikogu Henn
Read MoreThe 14th Riigikogu held its opening sitting
NordenBladet – At the opening sitting of the new Riigikogu, Henn Põlluaas was elected the President of the Riigikogu, and Helir-Valdor Seeder and Siim Kallas were elected the Vice-Presidents. The President of the Republic Kersti Kaljulaid opened the first sitting
Read MoreNew Riigikogu holds its opening sitting on 4Â April
NordenBladet — On Thursday, 4 April at 11 a.m., the 14th Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) will hold its opening sitting and elect the Board. President of the Republic of Estonia Kersti Kaljulaid will deliver the opening speech. Members of the Riigikogu sign the
Read MoreMembers of the Riigikogu observe presidential elections in Ukraine
NordenBladet — Members of the Estonian Delegation to the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly are in Ukraine to observe the presidential elections held on Sunday. Head of the Estonian delegation Mart Nutt said that the situation in Ukraine was unpredictable and most
Read MoreMihkelson visits Hawaii with NATO PA Defence and Security Committee
NordenBladet — Chairman of the Estonian Delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly Marko Mihkelson participates in the meeting of the NATO PA Defence and Security Committee in Honolulu, Hawaii (United States), where the Committee will visit several military bases and
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