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Back to homepageMembers of the Riigikogu wish to have closer relations with Israel
NordenBladet — The representatives of the Riigikogu were in Israel from Sunday to Thursday as part of an international delegation that also included representatives of Latvia, Lithuania, Germany, France and the United States. The delegation met with members of the
Read MoreMembers of the Riigikogu Support Group visit Taiwan
NordenBladet — From Monday to Friday, members of the Support Group will meet with President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen, President of the Legislative Yuan (legislature of Taiwan) Han Kuo-yu, Prime Minister Chen Chien-jen and Minister of Foreign Affairs Joseph Wu.
Read More19 European Speakers call on the USA to provide assistance to Ukraine to continue its fight
NordenBladet — The Speakers pointed out that in recent days, a solemn anniversary had loomed large, commemorating the two-year mark since Russia and its dictatorial regime invaded Ukraine in an unprovoked and unjustified act of aggression. “This invasion has obviously
Read MoreThe European Union Affairs Committee discusses cross-border funding of non-profit associations at a public sitting
NordenBladet — Chair of the European Union Affairs Committee Liisa Pakosta said that the proposals of the European Commission did not suit Estonia. “In our opinion, creating a new bureaucratic form of association will not help make the third sector
Read MoreHussar at flag raising ceremony: Freedom is precious and its price is very high
NordenBladet — Hussar pointed out that it had been the faith of our forefathers in Estonia that, through the War of Independence and the Tartu Peace Treaty, had given us the right we had fought for – to govern and
Read MoreMihkelson participates in joint visit of Foreign Affairs Committee Chairs from 22 countries to Ukraine
NordenBladet — The discussions at the meetings with members of the Parliament and Government of Ukraine will focus on the situation on the battlefield and the continuation of the necessary assistance that would help Ukraine achieve a strategic victory in
Read MoreThe Riigikogu rejected the Bill to prohibit local election coalitions
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu rejected at the first reading the Bill on Amendments to the Municipal Council Election Act (287 SE), initiated by the Estonian Conservative People’s Party Group. It would have prohibited election coalitions from participating in municipal council
Read MorePresident of the Riigikogu opened Estonian honorary consulate in Munich
NordenBladet — Hussar said at the opening of the honorary consulate that the honorary consuls were important members of the Estonian diplomatic family and valuable partners in promoting Estonia across the world. “The contribution of honorary consuls in supporting the
Read MoreThe Riigikogu condemns Russia’s activities in deporting Ukrainian children
NordenBladet — 79 members of the Riigikogu supported the passing of the Statement of the Riigikogu “On Returning to Ukraine the Children Deported by Russia” (375 AE), submitted by 79 members of the Riigikogu. In the Statement, the Riigikogu points out that
Read MoreHussar is in Germany to discuss closer cooperation and open an honorary consulate
NordenBladet — Hussar describes Germany as the largest economy in Europe, one of the most influential Member States of the European Union, and an important ally in the NATO, with whom Estonia has a close cooperation in several fields. Hussar
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