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Back to homepageChairs of European parliamentary committees demand international investigation of elections in Georgia
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 anti-European legislation limiting the space for independent civil society organizations and human rights. They were
Read MoreRaidma and Pikhof observe the US presidential elections
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 election results. Taking into account that the elections are close, the reliability of results
Read MoreThe Foreign Affairs Committee in Taiwan: Cooperation between democratic societies is essential
NordenBladet — According to Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson, the visit is historic as it is the first time the Foreign Affairs Committee has visited Taiwan. “When looking at the relations between Estonia and Taiwan in recent
Read MoreRepresentatives of the EU national parliaments discussed European security and demographic trends
NordenBladet — Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee Peeter Tali spoke at the session dedicated to European security and defence. He underlined that due to the Russian war in Ukraine, Estonia deemed it necessary to rapidly enhance Europe’s defence
Read MoreEstonian and Allied parliamentarians: EU cannot recognise Georgia’s election results
NordenBladet — Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees and European Union Affairs Committees underlined in the Statement that their solidarity belonged to the many committed Europeans in Georgia who shared our values, and strived for freedom, democracy and the rule
Read MoreThe European Union Affairs Committee discusses European defence and security in Hungary
NordenBladet — Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu Peeter Tali said that his aim when meeting with colleagues from other national parliaments was to underline the need to support Ukraine in every possible way and to
Read MoreThe Foreign Affairs Committee visits the Republic of Korea, and Taiwan
NordenBladet — According to Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson, the main topic of the visit is the security situation. “In both Seoul and Taipei, in addition to promoting bilateral relations, we will also focus on learning about
Read MoreVõrklaev at the IMF and World Bank Annual Meeting: We must take the next steps regarding Russia
NordenBladet — Võrklaev underlined in his speech that supporting Ukraine was a priority for Estonia, and acknowledged the efforts of the World Bank and IMF. “We all must increase the joint pressure on Russia to end its war of aggression.
Read MorePresident of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar was presented a high state award of Ukraine
NordenBladet — The Order was awarded by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy on behalf of the Ukrainian people for outstanding personal contribution to strengthening interstate cooperation, supporting the national sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and promoting the state of
Read MoreMati Raidma and Eduard Odinets are observing elections in Uzbekistan
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 introduction of the new election system in Uzbekistan. Hopefully the elections will respect the international
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