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The Riigikogu is the parliament of Estonia. Its 101 members are elected at general elections for a term of four years. The Riigikogu passes laws and resolutions, exercises parliamentary supervision and ratifies international agreements.
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Friday, 06.02.2026

National Defence Committee discussed enhancing Europe’s defence capability with German colleagues

06.02.2026 / News from committees, National Defence Committee

Today, the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu met the delegation of the Defence Committee of the lower house of…

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Friday, 28.11.2025

National Defence Committee is visiting Ukraine

28.11.2025 / News from committees, National Defence Committee

The delegation of the National Defence Committee is on a visit to Ukraine to provide assurance of Estonia’s military and…

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Thursday, 13.11.2025

The National Defence Committee unanimously approved the national defence report

13.11.2025 / Press releases, National Defence Committee

At its today’s sitting, the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) decided unanimously to approve the draft…

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Wednesday, 22.10.2025

The National Defence Committee discussed cooperation and changes related to airspace violations with Finnish colleagues

22.10.2025 / News from committees, National Defence Committee

Today, the National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) and the Defence Committee of the Finnish Parliament the…

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Monday, 12.05.2025

The National Defence Committee supports Estonia’s leaving the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention

12.05.2025 / Press releases, National Defence Committee

The National Defence Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) decided today to support and send to its first reading…

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Sunday, 04.05.2025

Leaders of defence committees from nine countries gather for security forum in Tallinn

04.05.2025 / News from committees, National Defence Committee

Next week, the leaders of the National Defence Committees of nine countries will gather in Tallinn, Estonia, to take part…

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Wednesday, 09.04.2025

The Riigikogu passed the Act strengthening maritime security

09.04.2025 / News from committees, National Defence Committee

At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu passed two Acts. One of them is intended to ensure that religious organisations operating in…

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