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Disability benefits and pensions in Nordic countries
NordenBladet – In all the Nordic countries, people with a reduced workability due to physical and/or mental disability may be entitled to a disability benefit. The rules for entitlement in the disability pension schemes differ across the Nordic countries as
Read MoreHussar is meeting his Nordic and Baltic colleagues in Latvia
NordenBladet — The Speakers talk about offering the broadest possible support to Ukraine, including in the accession process to the European Union. In light of the ongoing Russian aggression, the Speakers discuss imposing and strengthening sanctions, enhancing defence and deterrence
Read MoreChairs of Foreign Affairs Committees: Passage of ‘foreign agent’ law in Georgia undermines democracy
NordenBladet — “Despite repeated expressions of concern from friends and allies, the Georgian parliament has taken an alarming and repressive step that undermines democracy and contradicts its stated goal of Western integration,” the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees said
Read MoreChairmen of Foreign Affairs Committees made a joint statement on Russia’s presidential elections
NordenBladet — The Chairmen of Foreign Affairs Committees state that nearly a decade has elapsed since the unlawful seizure of Crimea and Sevastopol by Russia, and we are currently two years into Russia’s full-scale and vicious onslaught against Ukraine “Amid
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 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 MoreChairs of Nordic and Baltic Foreign Affairs Committees start visit to the USA
NordenBladet — On Monday, the Chairs of Foreign Affairs Committees will meet with Secretary-General of the United Nations António Guterres, President of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis and Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Sergiy Kyslytsya in New
Read MoreThe Riigikogu passed an Act promoting the fight against VAT fraud in cross-border e-commerce
NordenBladet — The Act on Amendments to the Value Added Tax Act and the Taxation Act (225 SE), initiated by the Government, will improve the fight against VAT fraud in cross-border e-commerce. The Act establishes an obligation for payment service
Read MoreChairs of Baltic Foreign Affairs Committees start joint visit to Israel
NordenBladet — Mihkelson said that Estonia strongly condemned Hamas terrorist attacks and was concerned about the expansion of terrorist activities in the region. He added that the efforts of terrorist regimes to create instability in the Middle East must be
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