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Riigikogu Speaker Lauri Hussar stated he is considering convening the Riigikogu Council of Elders in August, while the second deputy speaker, Toomas Kivimägi, also believes there is no need to rush the next steps in the search for a presidential candidate.

The Estonian parliament is scheduled to vote for a new president on September 2. This upcoming vote will determine the next head of state for Estonia.

Estonian lawmakers are proposing an amendment that would grant the Riigikogu (parliament) the ultimate authority on whether a nuclear power station can be built in the country.

Public statements from Riigikogu politicians indicate that no serious process has been initiated to ensure the re-election of President Alar Karis, suggesting a lack of urgency for the upcoming presidential election.

Varro Vooglaid's recent departure from the EKRE group has resulted in the Riigikogu having the highest number of unaffiliated or independent Members of Parliament in the 21st century.

There is a possibility that no presidential candidate will be nominated in the Estonian parliament this fall, which would likely lead the election directly to the Electoral College.

The Estonian parliament has expressed its support for enhancing military mobility within the European Union.

Even if the United States reduces its role in NATO and European defense, it does not mean "everything is over" for Estonia, according to Raimond Kaljulaid, a member of the Estonian Parliament's…

Urmet Kook criticizes the dismissal of a Riigikogu (Estonian Parliament) advisor after 32 years, calling it a callous decision that negatively impacts journalism in Estonia.

The Estonian parliament has approved a law to ratify the convention establishing an International Claims Commission for Ukraine, aiming to address claims related to damages from the conflict.

The Estonian Parliament today elected lawyer Kersti Kaljulaid as president of the Baltic country, which borders Russia and is one of its biggest critics.

Estonian parliamentary parties are discussing strategies to agree on a joint presidential candidate for election in the Riigikogu. A former Prime Minister suggested that an apolitical candidate could be a viable option to achieve consensus.

The Estonian parliament has adopted a new law on sexual violence, which stipulates that explicit consent is required for sexual relations. This legislative change aims to strengthen protections against sexual assault.

The Estonian Parliament has passed amendments to current legislation, granting doctors the ability to prescribe prescription medications for themselves.

The Riigikogu passed a government-initiated Planning Act and related amendments, aiming to significantly simplify and speed up planning procedures for municipalities and developers.

The President of Montenegro met with the head of the Estonian parliament, emphasizing parliamentary cooperation as a crucial pillar for European integration.

The Estonian parliament has passed a law to cancel planned increases in excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and electricity.

The Estonian Riigikogu is moving forward with an amendment to the Political Parties Act, which aims to broaden the investigative powers of the Political Parties Financing Oversight Committee (ERJK).

Estonia's parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee has initiated a series of hearings aimed at developing a new foreign policy strategy to adapt the country's approach to the volatile international situation.

Riigikogu President Lauri Hussar assured Members of Parliament that the Riigikogu Board had no role in the disciplinary proceedings that resulted in an official's dismissal.

Italian ambassadors are actively engaged in various diplomatic efforts worldwide, including visits to Canada, meetings in Estonia, cultural greetings in Vietnam, archaeological visits in Iraq, legal cooperation with Brazil, support for a Ghanaian striker, economic cooperation in Ukraine, aid delivery in Mozambique, hospital visits in Argentina, and participation in a start-up program in Tunisia.

Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir addressed the Estonian Parliament as part of a busy schedule on the second day of her official visit to Estonia, with both countries' leaders acknowledging Iceland's role in Estonia's independence struggle.

The Riigikogu Anti-Corruption Select Committee has initiated a bill that would impose a ban of up to one year on senior public officials taking jobs with companies linked to the sectors they previously oversaw.

The Riigikogu, Estonia's parliament, has approved a new 'consent law' which establishes that clear and explicit consent is required for sexual relations.

The Riigikogu, Estonia's parliament, is considering new legislation to introduce restrictions, such as a 'cooling off' period, for senior public sector officials transitioning to the private sector.

The Estonian Parliament's Justice Committee has decided to advance a bill to ratify an agreement with Sweden for the lease of prison cells, with Tartu prison ready to accommodate Swedish prisoners.

Estonia's Riigikogu Legal Affairs Committee has sent a bill defining sexual intercourse without consent as rape to its second reading, following the addition of amendments to clarify the definition of consent.

The Riigikogu, Estonia's parliament, failed to pass a vote to strip independent MP Tõnis Mölder of his parliamentary immunity, despite suspicions of bribery offenses.

The Riigikogu in Tallinn has opened a high-stakes debate on the draft Nuclear Energy and Safety Act, aiming to establish a legal framework for a potential power plant and sparking intense clashes between proponents and skeptics.

Political scientist Ott Lumi stated that the dismissal of a Riigikogu official was unseemly and damaged parliament's credibility, placing responsibility on politicians.

Estonian parliamentary parties are split on a proposal to reduce mothers' income tax by 3.7% per child, with even the Reform Party's own faction considering it a topic for upcoming elections rather than immediate action.