Europe must actively invest in its defense capabilities and avoid dependence on the United States, as it cannot rely on the support of the Democrats in the future, says Raimond Kaljulaid, a member of the Estonian Parliament's defense committee. #Безопасность #Европа #Трансатлантическиеотношения (translated)
The European Union is preparing a satellite project aimed at creating a competitor to SpaceX and reducing Europe's dependence on US services while supporting the development of the local space industry. #EuroopaLiit #SpaceX #satelliitside (translated)
He adds that all colleagues understand that the current concern is still the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the dependence on fossil fuels," said Prime Minister Kristen Michal. #EuroopaLiit #majandus #Brüssel (translated)
The Estonian government is waiting for a clear plan from the owner of the Silmet factory, Neo Materials, for abandoning Russian raw materials, as the company's dependence on Russian magnesium has come into focus and pressure has been ongoing for a long time. #Silmet #VenemaaTooraine #EestiTööstus (translated)
Former leaders of Silmeti criticize the company's dependence on Russian raw materials, emphasizing that the supplier could have been replaced earlier. #Silmet #haruldasedmuldmetallid #Venemaa (translated)
Endised Silmeti leaders criticize the dependence on Russian raw materials and emphasize that the supplier could have been changed earlier, while Silmet promises to completely abandon Russian raw materials by the end of the year. #Silmet #Силламяэ #промышленность (translated)
Geological studies have begun in Southern Estonia to find a suitable area for producing thermal energy from groundwater to heat the Mammaste sports center, with the aim of creating an innovative heating system that would reduce the current dependence on natural gas. #põhjavesi #soojusenergia #LõunaEesti (translated)
The future of Estonian energy depends on balancing energy investments and involves wind energy and nuclear energy to reduce dependence on oil and gas and to achieve the goal of closing the main power plants by 2035. #искусственныйинтеллект #атомнаяэнергетика #Эстония (translated)
Piret Väinsalu emphasizes that Estonia and Europe must move towards energy sovereignty to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, protect consumers from price fluctuations, and strengthen security in the context of climate change and geopolitical risks. #energiasektor #taastuvenergia #energiasuveräänsus (translated)
"As soon as we are rid of dependence, Estonia itself also asks for this company to be sanctioned," Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna promises. "My goal is to do this as quickly as possible. Even tomorrow, if that would happen, but realistically I trust the promises of NEO's leaders – this could happen at the beginning of next year. I really hope so," Tsahkna stated. #Venemaa #sanktsioonid #Eesti (translated)
The European Union has imposed the largest sanctions on Russia to date, focusing mainly on arms production, while Estonia is seeking the addition of sanctions against the supplier of the company Silmet after breaking free from dependence. #Venemaa #sanktsioonid #Eesti (translated)
The Iranian-backed Houthi rebels are increasing attacks on Saudi Arabia's infrastructure, threatening the country's security, ambitions to modernize the economy, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's plan to achieve diversification and reduce dependence on oil. #SaudiAraabia #Huthid #Majandusplaanid (translated)
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna confirmed that the government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have pressured Silmet to abandon the use of raw materials purchased from Russia, although finding alternatives is difficult and a deadline for freeing from dependence on Russia needs to be set. #Eesti #Venemaa #toormestloobumine (translated)
Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna explains that there was no discussion in the government regarding the selection of Silmet's business partner in relation to the proposal for EU sanctions, although broader discussions on critical metals and strategic dependency issues have taken place. #Eesti #Solikamsk #sanktsioonid (translated)
In cooperation with the European Commission, we must set a clear deadline for NPM Silmet to abandon Russian raw materials. Together with funding from Europe, Silmet must be given a deadline to free itself from dependence on Russian raw materials, said Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna. #Silmet #VenemaaSanktsioonid #EuroopaJulgeolek (translated)
Minister Erkki Keldos said that if the winter is harsh, the state is ready to assist people in paying their energy bills, while emphasizing that Estonia's biggest problem remains its dependence on imported energy. #Энергетика #СолнечнаяЭнергия #Эстония (translated)
The Ukrainian military intelligence analyzed the Russian Geran-4 drone and discovered that its vital parts are almost entirely imported from abroad, including at least 45 components sourced from China, the USA, and many other countries, which proves Russia's dependence on the global electronics market despite the imposed sanctions. #Ukraina #Geran4 #sanktsioonid (translated)
The Commission approved the updates to the chip regulation, aimed at strengthening the resilience of the European Union's chip industry ecosystem and reducing strategic dependencies. #kiibimäärus #pooljuhtideTööstus #EuroopaLiit (translated)
The Estonian government confirmed that platforms must take greater responsibility for protecting children and young people in the digital environment, emphasizing the need to regulate addictive algorithms and design techniques alongside age restrictions. #digikeskkond #lastekaitse #vanematevastutus (translated)
In Estonia, the dependence on US oil is low, accounting for only 1.5% of imports, while in neighboring Latvia and Lithuania, the share is significantly higher, making Estonia a favorable situation, despite the Iran war's impact, which has increased the Baltic states' dependence on US fuels. #USAnafta #BaltiRiigid #EestiNafta (translated)
