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Back to homepageThe Riigikogu discussed the threats associated with information security to the rule of law
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting of the Riigikogu, deliberation of the matter of significant national importance “Information security and the associated threats to democracy and the rule of law” was held at the initiative of the Estonian Free Party Faction.
Read MoreChairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson is meeting his Nordic and Baltic colleagues in Bergen
NordenBladet — The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson is taking part in the meeting of the Chairmen of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Nordic and Baltic parliaments (NB8) in Bergen, Norway, to discuss various problems of
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Nestor: Estonia is a strong country if we believe in it
NordenBladet — Speech by the President of the Riigikogu Eiki Nestor at the flag hoisting ceremony in the Governor’s Garden on 24 February 2019. Good morning and a happy day of celebration to everyone who has come to hoist the
Read MoreAnniversary of Estonia begins with flag hoisting ceremony
NordenBladet — On 24 February at 7.34 a.m., everybody is invited to Toompea in Tallinn, where the flag raising ceremony on the Independence Day of the Republic of Estonia is held. It is also the 30th anniversary of the day the
Read MoreThe Riigikogu safeguards the future of the British living in Estonia after Brexit
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) passed the Act that regulates the conditions for residing in Estonia after Brexit for the citizens of the United Kingdom and their family members. As it is still not
Read MoreAt the last regular sitting of the 13th Riigikogu, three Acts were passed
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu specified the Estonian Defence League Act, introduced amendments into the Code of Civil Procedure to establish the procedure for declaration of enforceability of decisions of arbitral tribunals made in Estonia, and made amendments to the Citizen
Read MoreRiigikogu passed 27 Acts and two Resolutions
NordenBladet — At today’s plenary sitting, the Riigikogu passed 27 Acts and two Resolutions. At the end of the sitting, the Minister of Justice Urmas Reinsalu made a political statement. The Act on Amendments to the Courts Act and the
Read MoreThe Riigikogu discussed the future of the tax system
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu discussed the future of the Estonian tax system as a matter of significant national importance initiated by the Estonian Reform Party Faction. Jürgen Ligi, Chairman of the Estonian Reform Party Faction, Jaan Puusaag,
Read MoreThe last regular working week of the 13th Riigikogu began
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu approved the agenda for the last regular working week of the 13th Riigikogu, which includes 39 items for deliberation. They include the deliberation of the matter of significant national importance “The future of the Estonian tax
Read MoreThe Riigikogu passed five Acts, and concluded the second reading of nineteen Bills and the first reading of a draft Resolution
NordenBladet — Today, the Riigikogu passed five Acts, and concluded the second reading of nineteen Bills and the first reading of a draft Resolution. The Covered Bond Act (760 SE), initiated by the Government, creates the possibility for credit institutions
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