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Back to homepageThe Minister of the Interior gave an overview of the improvement of crisis preparedness and the creation of a safe living environment
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu received an overview of the implementation of the long-term national development strategy “Estonia 2035”. Minister of the Interior Lauri Läänemets who made a report said in his report that a country was only as strong as
Read MoreHussar and Mihkelson discussed the importance of supporting Ukraine with Serbian foreign minister
NordenBladet — Hussar said at the meeting that Estonia had been and remained a firm supporter of the EU’s enlargement policy. “We are ready to share with Serbia our experience in the EU integration and reform process and to continue
Read MoreThe Foreign Affairs Committee keeps attention on Estonia’s Asian policy
NordenBladet — According to Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee Marko Mihkelson, discussions on the Asian region have been one of the priorities of the Committee for years. “The Foreign Affairs Committee started the hearings on the Asian strategy in
Read MoreTali discusses situation on EU external borders and energy security with Baltic and Polish colleagues
NordenBladet — “The border states of the European Union and NATO Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland are well aware of what authoritarian regimes in Russia and Belarus are capable of. Our borders are under hybrid pressure. Besides the organised threat
Read MoreHussar thanked Sweden for receiving Baltic refugees on the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape
NordenBladet — At the reception dedicated to the anniversary of the Great Escape, Hussar said that the people who had decided to leave their homeland 80 years ago had not wanted to do that, but they could not stay either. “It
Read MoreEuropean Union Affairs Committee supports improving protection of passengers on combined journeys
NordenBladet — Chairman of the European Union Affairs Committee Peeter Tali pointed out that the purpose of the initiative was to strengthen passenger protection, encourage the use of public transport and thus contribute to the Green Deal goals by reducing
Read MoreLeaders of Baltic parliaments attend the events of the 80th anniversary of the Great Escape in Gotland
NordenBladet — Latvia is represented on the visit by Speaker of the Saeima (Parliament) Daiga Mieriņa, and Lithuania by Deputy Speaker of the Seimas (Parliament) Žygimantas Pavilionis. The leaders of the Baltic parliaments are hosted on Gotland by Speaker of
Read MoreThe Riigikogu approved an amendment of the Foreign Service Act
NordenBladet — The Act on Amendments to the Foreign Service Act and Amendments to Other Associated Acts (353 SE), initiated by the Government, reduces the burden upon the assignment of specialised diplomats and non-staff administrative officials to foreign missions as
Read MoreHussar: We need to be aware of the burden of responsibility laid on us by the Constitution
NordenBladet — Hussar sees the Act on shaping next year’s state budget as a key piece of legislation for the whole Estonia. “The government’s proposals this year are aimed at steering the budget towards better balance. The people also expect
Read MoreMihkelson discusses impacts of Russia’s war of aggression with EU colleagues
NordenBladet — The Conference will discuss issues relating to illegal migration and protection of the external borders of the EU, as well as further support for Ukraine, including the implications of Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian economy and infrastructure. Priorities of
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