Raul Ennus and Kaido Loor emphasize that the VAT law should be changed so that a portion of the VAT from the sale of new buildings is directed to the municipalities where the buildings are constructed, in order to avoid what the Chancellor of Justice regards as an illegal co-financing model that creates a risk of corruption and raises housing prices. (translated)
The Estonian government is faced with a choice of whether to invest in the creation of new nursing home places or to fund court disputes with disabled people, as the Supreme Court has decided that all those in need must be given a place in a special care home, and the Ministry of Social Affairs is calling for the protection of rights through the court. (translated)
Vandeadvocate Paul Keres' article raises alarming facts regarding the actions of the prosecutor's office in the case of financing Isamaa, highlighting the need for critical observation to ensure compliance with the principles of the rule of law. (translated)
With the amendments to the Estonian Law on Maintenance of Order, it is intended to give police officers the legal right to provide life-saving first aid at the scene in situations where human life is in danger and emergency services have not yet arrived, in order to clearly regulate what procedures they may perform before the arrival of emergency services. (translated)
The AfD (Alternative for Germany) could achieve a significant victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state elections, which would lead to important changes in the organization of public media in the region and raises concerns, as the party plans to end Saxony-Anhalt's participation in the MDR broadcasting contract due to political bias. (translated)
"Koostöö Hiina ja Iraani vahel on alati toimunud rahvusvahelise õiguse raames ning sellesse ei tohiks sekkuda ega seda häirida,"
The Estonian government was granted the right to take control of poorly protected private infrastructure, including fuel, energy, and logistics facilities, to ensure the country's security against attacks from Ukraine and other threats. (translated)
Norway plans to expand oil and gas projects in the Barents Sea, ignoring the European Union's Arctic drilling restrictions, which raises questions about Oslo's justification and European energy security as the use of fossil fuels politically decreases. (translated)
Siim Kallas's ideas, which focus on the rapid and decisive implementation of Estonia's currency reform and the protection of citizens' rights against abuses of state power, continue to deserve attention and adherence, as they helped Estonia achieve economic growth and a flow of foreign investments. (translated)
Former Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki, who was expelled from the higher ranks of the Law and Justice party (PiS), plans to establish a new party to appeal to more moderate conservative voters and criticizes PiS's radicalization and inability to adapt to the younger electorate. (translated)
The Estonian Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise emphasized at the presidential garden reception that there should be more joy, laughter, and a sense of togetherness in Estonia, recalling how the Estonian people restored independence and acknowledging those who bravely fought for it. (translated)
The public television of Hungary broadcast its first news program since July, ending a broadcast interruption imposed in connection with the new government’s media reforms aimed at restoring media independence, whereas controlling the press was one of the main pillars of Viktor Orbán's regime during his tenure as prime minister. (translated)
"Tagaistmel on kindlasti mugav, aga kes seal istub, kaotab õiguse ühiskonna asjades kaasa rääkida, ükskõik kui hästi see õigus ka põhiseaduses kirjas on."
Jüri Raidla supports the amendment of the constitution and the modernization of the presidential election method in order to reduce alienation and the trust crisis, and emphasizes that the current balance of governance is too tilted towards the government, which threatens the rule of law. (translated)
The USA imposed sanctions against the President of the International Criminal Court, Tomoko Akane, and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, linking them to ICC investigations into Israeli actions, while the ICC condemned these sanctions as detrimental to the rule of law. (translated)
The Tallinn Administrative Court found that minors have the right to access their deceased father's dental documentation in order to initiate the process of locating his remains in Ukraine, after the Health and Welfare Information Systems Centre (TEHIK) refused to provide the data. (translated)
Ülle Madise, the chancellor of justice and a potential presidential candidate, has received the support of the Senate, but additional support is still necessary for her to be elected, and she plans to meet with all factions of the Riigikogu to discuss her candidacy's suitability, despite the fact that in the first round, likely against Tiit Land, she may not be elected. (translated)
The Estonian Chancellor of Justice Ülle Madise emphasized at a press conference that there may be contradictions in Estonia's foreign policy, but these should not reach the public or foreign countries, and expressed her candidacy for president with the desire to create cooperation and neutrality, while noting that the main goal is to ensure a good life and opportunities for all in Estonia. (translated)
The USA plans to grant the cyber units the right to attack enemies online, while in cyberspace, issues include false targeting and international conflicts. (translated)
In the article, Janar Jäätma discusses whether the Chancellor of Justice or other high officials can run for the presidency of Estonia without resigning from their positions, outlining various legal viewpoints and emphasizing that being a presidential candidate should not automatically imply a violation of the independence requirement. (translated)
