Search Results for "Estonia"
Back to homepageEstonia: The Riigikogu agenda for the working week includes proceedings on 12 Bills and draft Resolutions
NordenBladet — The Riigikogu agenda for the working week includes proceedings on 12 Bills and draft Resolutions The Riigikogu approved its agenda for this working week, according to which no deliberation of Bills or replies to interpellations have been scheduled
Read MoreEstonia: Bill concerning energy sector passed the second reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Bill to obligate the state to improve energy efficiency so as to aim to decrease energy consumption regardless of levels of economic growth passed the second reading in the Riigikogu. The Bill on Amendments
Read MoreEstonia: The Baltic Assembly discusses the impact of coronavirus and the achievements of the Estonian presidency
NordenBladet — Estonia as the holder of the presidency of the Baltic Assembly organises the meetings of the Presidium, the Budget and Audit Committee and the Consultative Council of the Baltic Assembly as video conferences today. The impact of the
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu appointed Urmas Volens a justice of the Supreme Court
NordenBladet — At today’s plenary sitting, the Riigikogu appointed Urmas Volens a justice of the Supreme Court. He will become a member of the Supreme Court from 1 November 2020. The explanatory memorandum to the Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Appointment
Read MoreEstonia: Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee condemn violence of Lukashenko’s regime
NordenBladet — Members of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) joined the signatories of the open letter initiated by the members of the United States House of Representatives, which calls on releasing of political prisoners in
Read MoreEstonia: The Bill concerning research and development funding passed the first reading in the Riigikogu
NordenBladet — The Bill under which the amount of the funds allocated by the state to research and development will amount to at least one per cent of GDP passed the first reading in the Riigikogu today. The Bill on
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu discussed the civil service report
NordenBladet — At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu discussed the overview of the civil service report of 2019 by Jaak Aab, Minister of Public Administration. The report focuses in particular on civil service, that is, civil servants of state and local
Read MoreEstonia: President of the Riigikogu discussed events in Belarus with Nordic and Baltic colleagues
NordenBladet — Today, the Speakers of the parliaments of the Nordic Countries and the Baltic States (NB8) held a video conference where the events in Belarus were discussed. President of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) Henn Põlluaas said at the
Read MoreEstonia: National Defence Committee: Defence spending must remain on the planned nominal level
NordenBladet — The National Defence Committee held an extraordinary sitting today to discuss keeping the defence spending on the current level and using loan money. The Committee adopted a relevant statement. “The National Defence Committee firmly supports keeping the defence
Read MoreEstonia: The Riigikogu discussed the use of the Defence Forces in a maritime security mission
NordenBladet — Two drafts passed the first reading The Draft Resolution of the Riigikogu “Use of the Defence Forces in the Fulfilment of the International Commitments of the Estonian State in Operation ‘Sentinel’ of the International Maritime Security Construct” (211
Read More