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Back to homepageEstonia: Amendments to the Courts Act passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — At today’s remote attendance sitting of the Riigikogu, the Bill on Amendments to the Courts Act passed the second reading. It allows for the Court en banc to be postponed for good reason and to be held partially
Read MoreEstonia: Chairs of Foreign Affairs Committees condemn Alexei Navalny’s arrest
NordenBladet — In their Joint Statement, the Chairmen of the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Parliaments of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania call on the Russian authorities to release Alexei Navalny immediately and unconditionally, and ensure his safety. “We, Chairmen of
Read MoreEstonia: The draft Resolution on holding a referendum was not supported by the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The draft Resolution on holding a referendum on the issue of the definition of marriage was not supported at today’s sitting of the Riigikogu. 26 members of the Riigikogu were in favour of passing the Resolution and 49
Read MoreEstonia: President of the Riigikogu discussed cooperation opportunities with his Lithuanian counterpart
NordenBladet — The President of the Riigikogu Henn Põlluaas met the Speaker of the Lithuanian Seimas Viktorija Čmilytė-Nielsen via a video bridge today. The two speakers discussed managing the corona virus, bilateral parliamentary cooperation, and cooperation opportunities in the Baltic
Read MoreEstonia: Spring session began in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu concluded the first reading of two Bills The Bill on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (293 SE), initiated by the Government, will set out safeguards with regard to the jurisdictions included in the EU list
Read MoreFinland: Prime Minister Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Ratas discuss COVID-19 situation and prospects for sustainable recovery
NordenBladet — On 11 January, Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Jüri Ratas discussed bilateral relations between Finland and Estonia, the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and progress on vaccine coverage in the EU, other topical EU matters
Read MoreEstonia: The Constitutional Committee condemned the proposed amendments that were contrary to Estonia’s independence
NordenBladet — At its extraordinary sitting today, the Constitutional Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) discussed the proposed amendments to the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu 288 OE. The Committee adopted a Statement which condemns the motions to amend
Read MoreEstonia: Requirements for travelling to Estonia from the United Kingdom will change as of the New Year
NordenBladet — The Government approved the order governing travel from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to Estonia. As of 1 January, when coming to Estonia from the United Kingdom, it is necessary to get tested for
Read MoreEstonia: The government approved the support measures for the second wave of COVID-19
NordenBladet — At an e-session, the government approved the support measures for the areas affected by the COVID-19 restrictions, the largest part of which concerns the support of the people of Harju and Ida-Viru counties through employers. “This year has
Read MoreEstonia: Agreements on further relations between the EU and the UK approved by the European Union Affairs Committee
NordenBladet — The European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) approved Estonia’s positions regarding the agreements regulating the future relations between the European Union and the United Kingdom at its today’s sitting. Chair of the Committee Mailis
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